UK name, mostly boys
Tashi
An unisex name of Tibetan origin meaning "good fortune" or "auspicious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 12 girls.
Tashi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Tashi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tashi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Tashi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tashi ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 boys were registered as Tashi.
- • Tashi is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tashi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 57.1% of Tashi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Tashi
In England and Wales birth records, Tashi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 57.1% of registrations are for boys and 42.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Tashi registered for boys
- Ranked #4,270 in 2024
- 4 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (4 births)
Tashi registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2005 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Tashi mean?
Tashi is a name of Tibetan origin, derived from the word "tashi," which means "auspicious" or "fortunate" in the Tibetan language. The name has been in use for centuries, particularly among the Tibetan Buddhist community.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Tashi can be found in ancient Tibetan Buddhist texts and manuscripts, where it was often used as a monastic name or a spiritual title. In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the name Tashi is associated with luck, prosperity, and well-being.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tashi was Tashi Tsering (1557-1650), a renowned Tibetan scholar and spiritual leader. He was a prominent figure in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism in the region.
Another notable figure in history was Tashi Rabten (1682-1756), a Tibetan Buddhist master and writer. He authored several influential texts on Buddhist philosophy and practice, and his works were widely studied and revered in the Himalayan regions.
In the 19th century, Tashi Lama (1820-1899) was a prominent Tibetan Buddhist leader and the founder of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Tibet. He was highly respected for his spiritual teachings and his efforts in preserving Tibetan culture and traditions.
Tashi Tsering Phunkhang (1867-1917) was a Tibetan political figure and diplomat who played a crucial role in the negotiations between Tibet and the British Empire during the early 20th century. He is remembered for his efforts in maintaining Tibet's autonomy and safeguarding its interests.
Tashi Khedrup (1892-1944) was a Tibetan Buddhist teacher and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation and study of Tibetan Buddhist literature. He was known for his expertise in Tibetan grammar, poetry, and Buddhist philosophy.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Tashi, reflecting the name's deep roots in Tibetan culture and its association with auspiciousness and spiritual significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tashi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tashi in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tashi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tashi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tashi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4270 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4290 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tashi
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tashi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tashi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tashi was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tashi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Tashi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tashi?
An unisex name of Tibetan origin meaning "good fortune" or "auspicious".
How many people are called Tashi in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Tashi across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.