Tvisha
An uncommon feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "radiating light".
Name Census estimates that about 289 living Americans carry the first name Tvisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tvisha today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tvisha births was 2011 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tvisha. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tvisha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
289
~ 1 in 1,186,001 Americans
Peak year
2011
27 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,205
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Tvisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tvisha from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 155 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tvisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tvisha 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 Tvisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tvishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tvisha
The name Tvisha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "tvisha," which means "radiant" or "shining." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who were perceived to possess a bright and luminous presence.
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to celestial beings and deities with names similar to Tvisha, such as Tvisha and Tvashtri. These references indicate that the name may have been associated with divine or celestial entities in the early Hindu mythology and religious traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tvisha can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Tvisha is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge. However, specific details about this sage are scarce, and the exact time period in which he lived is uncertain.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tvisha. One of the earliest recorded instances is Tvisha Muni, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and his commentaries on various Hindu texts.
Another prominent figure with the name Tvisha was Tvisha Devi, a Hindu mystic and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century CE. She was revered for her devotion to the divine and her teachings on the path of self-realization. Her followers and disciples established several ashrams and centers of spiritual learning throughout India.
In the realm of literature, Tvisha Kanungo was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who lived in the 19th century (1828-1890). Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and she is considered a significant figure in the literary renaissance of Bengal.
In the field of music, Tvisha Mukherjee was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist who specialized in the Khayal and Thumri styles of Hindustani classical music. She lived from 1932 to 2011 and was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
Lastly, Tvisha Srivastava was a prominent Indian environmentalist and social activist who dedicated her life to the protection of natural resources and the promotion of sustainable development. She lived from 1947 to 2015 and was recognized for her efforts in raising awareness about environmental issues and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.
People
Tvisha + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tvisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tvisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 289 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tvisha 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 1,186,001 US residents.
Is Tvisha a common name?
We classify Tvisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 292 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tvisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tvisha was 2011, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tvisha is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tvisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tvisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tvisha 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.
Is Tvisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tvisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tvisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Tvisha?
Find out how many people share the name Tvisha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.