Atasha
A girl's name of Russian origin with 215 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Atasha peaked during the Millennial wave, when 19 babies received this name in a single year (1982). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Atasha has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Atasha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Atasha is a girl's baby name of Russian origin, a phonetic variant of Natasha — the Russian diminutive of Natalia, derived from the Latin natalis, meaning 'born on Christmas Day' or 'birthday of the Lord.' The dropped N gives it a slightly exotic, abbreviated feel.
Natasha was popularized internationally through Russian literature — Natasha Rostova in Tolstoy's War and Peace being the most beloved example. Atasha carries that same Slavic warmth and musicality in a slightly more pared-down form.
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Phonetically, Atasha belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Russian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Russian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Atasha’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Atasha has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | #16073 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 32 | #9870 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 123 | #5999 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 55 | #7491 | — |
The Story of Atasha
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Atasha is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Atasha are most likely born between 1972 and 1992.
How rare is Atasha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Atasha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, peaked in the 1980s with 123 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Atasha by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1971–2003)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | #16073 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10631 |
| 1994 | 6 | #11926 |
| 1992 | 8 | #9572 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7349 |
| 1989 | 11 | #6992 |
| 1988 | 17 | #4868 |
| 1987 | 10 | #6830 |
| 1986 | 8 | #7806 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7003 |
| 1984 | 16 | #4494 |
| 1983 | 11 | #5849 |
| 1982 | 19 | #4037 |
| 1981 | 13 | #5278 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6829 |
| 1979 | 9 | #6732 |
| 1977 | 7 | #7616 |
| 1976 | 5 | #9387 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9179 |
| 1974 | 8 | #6305 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2003