Joy, happiness; or a diminutive of Letitia
Tisha most commonly serves as a short form of Letitia, a Latin name meaning joy or gladness. It gained independent usage in the mid-20th century, particularly within African American communities, and is sometimes associated with the Swahili word 'tisha' meaning nine.
Less common today
Tisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,187 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and singer known for the sitcom Martin
American actress and daughter of Ann Sothern
Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion soccer player
