UK girl's name
Tisa
A feminine name originating from Sanskrit meaning "sharp" or "pointed".
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.
Tisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 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.
Tisa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tisa. 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
- • Tisa ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Tisa.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tisa mean?
The name Tisa has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name Tisa is derived from the Sanskrit word "Tishya," which means "bright" or "luminous."
One of the earliest known references to the name Tisa can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Tisa is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, the name Tisa has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tisa, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE and was a student of the renowned philosopher Pythagoras.
In the realm of art and literature, Tisa was the name of a 12th-century Italian poet and scholar. She is known for her contributions to the literary movement of the Italian Renaissance.
Another notable figure with the name Tisa was a 14th-century Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar. He played a significant role in the preservation and dissemination of Buddhist teachings in the Himalayan region.
In more recent history, Tisa was the name of a Bulgarian revolutionary who fought for the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule in the late 19th century. She is celebrated as a national heroine in Bulgaria.
Lastly, Tisa was the name of an influential Peruvian artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. Her works are widely recognized for their unique blend of indigenous Peruvian and modern European influences.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Tisa has endured throughout the centuries and has been embraced by various cultures and societies around the world, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to its meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tisa 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 | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tisa in the UK right now?
In 2007, Tisa was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Tisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tisa?
A feminine name originating from Sanskrit meaning "sharp" or "pointed".
How many people are called Tisa in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tisa across the 1 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.