Tiosha
A girl's name with 22 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Tiosha hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1992, with 22 total recorded births.
Tiosha is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Tiosha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tiosha is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin. Its phonetic structure suggests possible African American creative naming influences from the late 20th century, a period that produced many distinctive and melodious feminine names.
The name has a flowing, three-syllable rhythm that feels both exotic and approachable. Its rarity ensures that any girl named Tiosha carries a truly one-of-a-kind identity.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Tiosha's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Tiosha follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Tiosha's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tiosha has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 | — |
The Story of Tiosha
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1992, Tiosha is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Tiosha are most likely born between 1992 and 1995.
How rare is Tiosha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tiosha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 1990s with 22 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1992–1995)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 | #11699 |
| 1993 | 6 | #13324 |
| 1992 | 9 | #9441 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–1995