Kurtisha
A girl's name of German origin with 27 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Kurtisha is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1987 to 1995, Kurtisha has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Kurtisha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kurtisha is a girl's baby name, a modern American feminine creation built on Kurt — a German name derived from Konrad meaning "brave counsel" — with the feminine suffix -isha. The "-isha" ending appears in many African-American and South Asian names, giving an existing name a distinctly feminine, flowing quality.
Kurtisha is a genuinely unusual name — it takes a very masculine, terse German name and transforms it into something completely feminine through the suffix. It's the kind of name that might honor a male relative named Kurt while giving a daughter her own distinct identity. Bold in its construction and entirely individual in its result.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kurtisha is rooted in the German tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1987 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Kurtisha’s rarity (27 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kurtisha has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1987.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 15 | — |
The Story of Kurtisha
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Kurtisha is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Kurtisha are most likely born between 1987 and 1995.
How rare is Kurtisha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kurtisha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1987, peaked in the 1980s with 15 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1987–1995)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | #12590 |
| 1994 | 6 | #12639 |
| 1989 | 5 | #13486 |
| 1988 | 5 | #12855 |
| 1987 | 5 | #12274 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–1995