Derived from Japanese roots often meaning valuable or fragrant.
Tashika is a Japanese name typically formed from kanji such as 'ta' (many/much) and 'shika' (fragrant or deer), though it is often interpreted as 'valuable' or 'certain' depending on the characters used. In a Western context, it is sometimes used as a modern rhythmic elaboration of names like Tasha.
Less common today
Tashika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,479 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).