Tasha

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Pronounced TAH-shah /ˈtɑ.ʃɑ/High

Meaning: A pet form of Natasha — the Russian form of Natalia, from the Latin natalis, 'birthday; born on Christmas Day'Low

In 30 seconds: Born on Christmas Day: Tasha is a pet form of Natasha. Sweet, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA pet form of Natasha — the Russian form of Natalia, from the Latin natalis, 'birthday; born on Christmas Day'

U.S. rank (2024)#8349 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 35,515

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Tasha is a pet form of Natasha — the Russian form of Natalia, from the Latin natalis, 'birthday; born on Christmas Day'. A sweet, classic name (said 'TAH-shah').

In the U.S. it appears as a pet form of Natasha. Rare today, born-on-Christmas at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Natasha (from Natalia) comes from the Latin natalis, 'birthday; born on Christmas Day' — Tasha is a sweet pet form, classic and warm (said 'TAH-shah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Natasha — pet form

Variations

TaschaTashah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tasha mean?

Tasha is a pet form of Natasha (from Natalia) — Latin 'born on Christmas Day'.

How do you pronounce Tasha?

It's said TAH-shah /ˈtɑ.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tasha a boy or girl name?

Tasha is a girl's name.

How popular is Tasha?

Tasha is a rare name today.