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Trisha

♀ Girl

Pronounced TRIHSH-uh /ˈtɹɪʃ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Nobleman, patricianMedium

In 30 seconds: Trisha is a short form of Patricia, carrying the meaning 'nobleman, patrician'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningNobleman, patrician
U.S. rank (2025)#3511 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 40,303

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919342025

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

Trisha grows out of Patricia, whose meaning 'nobleman, patrician' it inherits. Its variations are the classic Patricia nicknames: Pat, Patsy, Patti, Pattie, and Patty. The name has been carried by the singer Trisha Noble (1944–2021) and the actress Trisha Krishnan (born 1983).

Drawn from the second half of Patricia, Trisha keeps the soft 'sh' sound and a brisk two-beat rhythm. Its bearers, from Australia to India, show how widely the short form has traveled.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Trisha is 'nobleman, patrician', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Trisha — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

PatPatsyPattiPattiePatty

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Trisha Noble (1944–2021)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Trisha Krishnan (1983–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Trisha…

Patricia— The full name behind Trisha, source of its 'patrician' meaning.
Tillie— shares Trisha's English roots
Tinsley— lands in the same popularity range
Tyla— lands in the same popularity range
Tyler— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trisha mean?

Trisha is usually explained as meaning 'nobleman, patrician' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Trisha?

It's commonly said TRIHSH-uh /ˈtɹɪʃ.ə/.

Is Trisha a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Trisha is used as a girl name.

How popular is Trisha?

In 2024, Trisha ranked #2840 in the U.S. for girls, with 59 births recorded.

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