Tashi
Primarily a girl's name of Tibetan origin with 482 recorded births. Also given to 133 boys.
Meaning & Origin
a surname
Tashi is a name of Tibetan origin meaning 'good fortune,' 'auspiciousness,' or 'prosperity,' from the Tibetan bkra shis (བཀྲ་ཤིས་). In Tibetan and Bhutanese culture, Tashi is one of the most beloved given names — used for both boys and girls, often combined in compound names like Tashi Delek (the traditional Tibetan greeting meaning 'good fortune').
Tashi carries the warm blessings of Tibetan Buddhist culture — a name that is itself an auspicious wish for the child's life. Clean, two-syllable, and cross-culturally appealing.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tashi is rooted in the Tibetan tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1966 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tashi’s rarity (482 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
Tashi climbed 8388 spots in the last 20 years — from #18550 to #10162.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 84 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 82 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 112 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 103 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 61 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | — |
The Story of Tashi
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1988, Tashi is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Tashi are most likely born between 1978 and 1998.
How rare is Tashi?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tashi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1966, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 112 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tashi by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Tashi per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(48 years, 1966–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #10162 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12065 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11148 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12032 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11281 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11343 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13965 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9371 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9428 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14450 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19255 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9095 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11167 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11521 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8475 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15003 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9395 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18550 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12303 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10166 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tashi as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Tashi has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 133 births since 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1966–2024