Tishia
Indian variant of Tisha, meaning "tenth" in Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 259 living Americans carry the first name Tishia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tishia today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tishia births was 1978 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tishia. 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
259
~ 1 in 1,323,376 Americans
Peak year
1978
26 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1993 SSA rank
#13,326
Tracked since 1884
Popularity
Tishia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tishia from the 1880s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 152 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tishia 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 Tishia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tishia
The name Tishia has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the 1st millennium BC. The name is derived from the Aramaic root word "tishya," which means "to be renewed" or "to be revived." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Tishia may have been associated with ideas of rebirth, new beginnings, and rejuvenation.
In the early centuries of the first millennium AD, the name Tishia gained popularity among certain Christian communities in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean regions. Historical records from this period indicate that the name was particularly favored by Aramaic-speaking Christian groups in regions such as Syria, Lebanon, and parts of modern-day Turkey.
One of the earliest documented examples of the name Tishia can be found in a 4th-century AD inscription discovered in the ancient city of Dura-Europos, located in present-day Syria. The inscription mentions a woman named Tishia, providing evidence of the name's usage during this time period.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Tishia. One such figure was Tishia of Ctesiphon, a 5th-century AD Christian martyr who was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians in the Sassanid Persian Empire. Another historical figure was Tishia of Antioch, a 7th-century AD poet and scholar who lived in the Byzantine city of Antioch (modern-day Antakya, Turkey).
In the 9th century AD, Tishia al-Andalusiyya was a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from the region of Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). Her poetry and literary works were highly regarded during her lifetime and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.
Moving forward in time, Tishia Caravella was an Italian Renaissance painter who lived in the 16th century. Born in the city of Treviso, her paintings and frescoes adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, showcasing her artistic talent and skill.
Another notable figure was Tishia Bav, a 17th-century Ukrainian Cossack leader and military strategist. She played a significant role in the Cossack uprisings against Polish rule and is remembered for her bravery and leadership during this tumultuous period in Ukrainian history.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Tishia, highlighting its diverse cultural and geographical origins, as well as its enduring presence across various eras and contexts.
People
Tishia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tishia 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
Tishia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tishia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 259 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tishia 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 1,323,376 US residents.
Is Tishia a common name?
We classify Tishia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tishia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tishia was 1978, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tishia is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tishia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tishia 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.