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.
About 19 girls were named Tisha in 2025.
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
