Tysha
Of uncertain etymology, possibly of Egyptian or Sanskrit origins meaning "miracle" or "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 796 living Americans carry the first name Tysha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tysha today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tysha births was 1974 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tysha. 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
796
~ 1 in 430,596 Americans
Peak year
1974
55 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2013 SSA rank
#19,099
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Tysha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tysha from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 323 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
Tysha 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 Tysha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Tysha, while Virginia, North Carolina, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tysha
The name Tysha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical literary language of ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "tyāga," which means "renunciation" or "sacrifice." This suggests that the name may have been associated with spiritual or ascetic practices in ancient Hindu traditions.
In Hinduism, the concept of tyāga is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and other sacred texts. It emphasizes the idea of detachment from material possessions and desires, as well as the willingness to sacrifice one's own interests for a higher purpose or cause.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tysha can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a symbolic representation of the virtues of detachment and selflessness.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tysha was a Hindu sage and philosopher who lived around the 5th century BCE. This sage, known as Tysha Rishi, was revered for his wisdom and teachings on the path of spiritual enlightenment.
Another notable figure with the name Tysha was a queen who ruled over a small kingdom in central India during the 8th century CE. Queen Tysha was known for her compassionate leadership and her dedication to the welfare of her people.
In the 12th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Tysha al-Din al-Rumi gained widespread recognition for his profound spiritual insights and poetic works. His writings continue to inspire and influence scholars and seekers alike.
During the 16th century, a Hindu warrior named Tysha Singh played a significant role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire. He was renowned for his bravery and unwavering commitment to defending his people's freedom and way of life.
In the 19th century, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Tysha Venkata Raman made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of number theory and infinite series. His work laid the foundation for many modern mathematical concepts and theories.
These historical figures, spanning different eras and disciplines, exemplify the diverse meanings and associations that the name Tysha has carried throughout its existence. From spiritual seekers and poets to warriors and scholars, the name has been borne by individuals who embodied the virtues of sacrifice, detachment, and dedication to higher ideals.
People
Tysha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tysha 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
Tysha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tysha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 796 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tysha 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 430,596 US residents.
Is Tysha a common name?
We classify Tysha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 853 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tysha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tysha was 1974, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tysha is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tysha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tysha 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.