Timisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Timothy and Misha.
Name Census estimates that about 279 living Americans carry the first name Timisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Timisha today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Timisha births was 1993 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Timisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
279
~ 1 in 1,228,510 Americans
Peak year
1993
17 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2003 SSA rank
#15,626
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Timisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Timisha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 120 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Timisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Timisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Timishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Timisha
Timisha is a name of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have roots in several languages and cultures. One theory suggests that it may be derived from the Sanskrit word "timira," which means darkness or obscurity. This could indicate a connection to night or the celestial realm.
Another possible origin is the Arabic name "Tamima," which means perfect or complete. This could be a reference to someone who possesses admirable qualities or virtues. Some linguists also speculate that Timisha might be a variant of the Hebrew name "Timnah," which means a portion or an allotted share.
In ancient times, the name Timisha may have been used in various regions of the Middle East and South Asia, but there are no definitive historical records or texts that clearly reference its use. However, some early examples of similar names can be found in ancient Persian literature and Arabic poetry.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Timisha was a Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. Her full name was Timisha al-Qazvini, and she was renowned for her contributions to literature and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 12th century, there was a prominent Sufi mystic from India named Timisha al-Haqq, who was known for her spiritual teachings and devotional poetry. Her works were widely studied and admired by many followers of Sufism.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian painter named Timisha Veronese (1528-1588) gained recognition for her portraits and religious works. She was highly regarded for her mastery of color and light in her paintings.
In the 19th century, Timisha Bhattacharya (1837-1901) was an influential Indian social reformer and writer who advocated for women's education and fought against societal injustices. Her writings and activism played a significant role in shaping the Indian women's rights movement.
One of the most notable figures with the name Timisha was Timisha Begum (1919-2008), a celebrated Pakistani classical singer and actress. She was widely regarded as one of the greatest voices in South Asian music and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional music genres.
People
Timisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Timisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Timisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Timisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 279 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Timisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,228,510 US residents.
Is Timisha a common name?
We classify Timisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 295 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Timisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Timisha was 1993, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Timisha is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Timisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Timisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.