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Tisha

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Pronounced TEE-shah /ˈti.ʃɑ/High

Meaning: A short form of Latisha/Leticia — from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness; happiness'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Joy; gladness: Tisha is a short form of Leticia. Sweet, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA short form of Latisha/Leticia — from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness; happiness'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6304 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,552

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

Tisha is a short form of Latisha/Leticia — from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness; happiness' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'TEE-shah').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, joy-and-gladness at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Leticia comes from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness' — Tisha is a short form, sweet and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TEE-shah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Leticia — routes layered

Variations

TeshaTiciaTishah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tisha mean?

Tisha is a short form of Latisha/Leticia — Latin 'joy; gladness'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tisha?

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

Is Tisha a boy or girl name?

Tisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Tisha?

Tisha is a very rare name in the U.S.