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Tarsha

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Pronounced TAR-shuh /ˈtɑːr.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A name read either as a variant of Tasha, a short form of Natasha (Natalia, from the Latin for 'birthday of the Lord; Christmas'), or as a 1970s coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm-sounding name: Tarsha echoes Tasha (from Natalia, 'Christmas'), said 'TAR-shuh.' Route uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowRussian, Latin

MeaningA name read either as a variant of Tasha, a short form of Natasha (Natalia, from the Latin for 'birthday of the Lord; Christmas'), or as a 1970s coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (1996)#15653 ↘ Falling

1996 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1974

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,375

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tarsha can be read as a variant of Tasha, a short form of Natasha (Natalia, 'birthday of the Lord; Christmas'), or as a coinage of its era. It caught a mid-1970s moment, peaked in 1974, and faded after (said 'TAR-shuh'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

Tarsha belongs to a seventies naming moment and is rare today. Rare, warm, and uncertain.

Did you know? Tarsha reads as a spin on Tasha or a 1970s coinage; it peaked around 1974 and has faded since.

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Tarsha — Variant of Tasha / 1970s coinage; route uncertain

Variations

TashaTarciaTarshia

Nicknames

TarSha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarsha mean?

Tarsha is read as a variant of Tasha or a 1970s coinage; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tarsha?

It's said TAR-shuh /ˈtɑːr.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tarsha a boy or girl name?

Tarsha is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Tarsha?

Tarsha peaked in the mid-seventies and is uncommon now.