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Tirzah

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Pronounced TEER-zah /ˈtɪr.zɑ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Tirtzah, 'delight, she is my pleasure' — a daughter of Zelophehad and a city praised in the Song of SongsHigh

In 30 seconds: As lovely as Tirzah, as comely as Jerusalem — the Song of Songs' own compliment: Tirzah means 'delight', borne by a daring biblical daughter who won women's inheritance rights.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Tirtzah, 'delight, she is my pleasure' — a daughter of Zelophehad and a city praised in the Song of Songs

U.S. rank (2025)#2775 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,095

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

Tirzah comes from Hebrew Tirtzah, 'delight, pleasantness' — a daughter of Zelophehad (whose case won daughters inheritance rights) and a city so fair the Song of Songs pairs it with Jerusalem. Ben-Hur's sister carried it to Hollywood.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, delight at the root, and quietly trailblazing.

Did you know? Tirzah was one of Zelophehad's five daughters who petitioned Moses for their late father's land — and won — one of Scripture's earliest women's-rights victories.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Tirzah — etymology

Variations

TirzaThirzaTirtzah

Nicknames

Tirz

Famous Bearers

★Tirzah
biblical figure, one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for inheritance rights (Numbers 27)

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tirzah mean?

Tirzah is Hebrew for 'delight, pleasantness' — a biblical daughter and a city praised beside Jerusalem.

How do you pronounce Tirzah?

It's said TEER-zah /ˈtɪr.zɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tirzah a boy or girl name?

Tirzah is a girl's name.

How popular is Tirzah?

Tirzah is a rare name in the U.S.