Taisha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Taisha is an African name meaning happiness or prosperity. It has evolved into its current form without significant historical variations. The name embodies traits of joy and strength, lacking any biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities.
The name Taisha is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Taisha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Taisha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1976th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1556th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4251st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9192nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Taisha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Taisha"
Pronunciation
/taɪʃə/
Origin
African
Etymology
The name Taisha is derived from the African roots, often associated with meanings related to 'happiness' or 'prosperity'. It reflects cultural significance in various African communities.
Meaning
happiness, prosperity
Language Evolution
Taisha
Historical Usage
Taisha gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States among African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Tasha, Tayisha
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Taisha is perceived as a unique and vibrant name, often associated with positivity and strength.
Famous People
Taisha Clark, Taisha T. Jones
📊 Taisha Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Taisha Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 123 peak births in 1984
Geographic Spread
Popular across 13 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Taisha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Taisha"
"Taisha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1976th of 19264 | 708 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1556th of 27321 | 1,467 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4251st of 35406 | 515 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9192nd of 30306 | 135 |
Regional Popularity of "Taisha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Taisha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
65.37% 1920th/2937 |
27.02% 941st/3483 |
72.85% 2563rd/3518 |
69.54% 2812th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
56.26% 2073rd/3685 |
14.68% 657th/4475 |
64.32% 3341st/5194 |
52.62% 3324th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
38.88% 2008th/5164 |
58.73% 4295th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.63% 5091st/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Taisha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Taisha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.