Tasha
Girl name · 21 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tasha: 21 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.
Tasha most commonly began as a short form of Natasha, the Russian diminutive of Natalya, ultimately from the Latin *natalis dies* meaning "birthday" – a reference to the birth of Christ. It rose to prominence in the English-speaking world through Leo Tolstoy's *War and Peace* and later as a standalone name in its own right. The most famous bearer is likely Natasha "Tasha" Yar from *Star Trek: The Next Generation*, while the British singer Tasha Ghouri, a contestant on *Love Island* and a deaf advocate, has brought modern attention to the name. The Russian ballet dancer Natalia "Tasha" Makarova also bears the name. While no major places are directly named for Tasha, it shares its etymological root with the festive season of Christmas. An interesting note: Tasha was particularly popular in 1980s Scotland before declining in use, yet it remains a familiar and affectionate name.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19913 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #7933 babies
- Total births
- 21since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y