UK girl's name
Taysha
A feminine name of American origin, meaning unknown.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taysha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taysha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3667, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2007. 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.
The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Taysha. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taysha ranked #3667 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 girls were registered as Taysha.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taysha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3667
2007
Births in 2007
5
Latest year
Peak year
2005
7 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Taysha mean?
The name Taysha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "tāyā," meaning "protector" or "guardian." The name was likely first used in the Indian subcontinent region during the ancient Vedic period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taysha can be found in the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, which is dated to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Taysha is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior from the Yadava clan.
During the medieval period, the name Taysha gained some popularity in parts of South Asia, particularly in regions influenced by Sanskrit and Hindu culture. One notable historical figure with this name was Taysha Devi, a 12th-century princess from the Chahamana dynasty of present-day Rajasthan, India.
In the 16th century, a Rajput warrior named Taysha Singh fought in the famous Battle of Panipat against the Mughal Empire. His bravery and valor were celebrated in local folklore and ballads of the time.
As time passed, the name Taysha spread beyond the Indian subcontinent, carried by migration and cultural diffusion. In the 19th century, a Persian poet named Taysha Kermani gained recognition for her elegant verses and contribution to Persian literature.
Another historical figure with the name Taysha was an Armenian painter, Taysha Sargsyan, who lived in the early 20th century and was known for her vibrant depictions of Armenian landscapes and traditional life.
While the name Taysha has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it has since been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities around the world, each adding their unique interpretations and associations to its meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taysha over time
The chart below shows babies named Taysha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taysha, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2007, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taysha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taysha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3175 | 12 | 2 |
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FAQ
Taysha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taysha in the UK right now?
In 2007, Taysha was ranked #3667 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Taysha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Taysha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taysha?
A feminine name of American origin, meaning unknown.
How many people are called Taysha in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Taysha across the 2 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.