Total births
124
Girls' name · since 1972
Atisha
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 124 babies named Atisha, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 124
- total births
- 1972–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
124 girls have been named Atisha since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Atisha has been recorded 124 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1994.
- 124 total births
- 1972–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
124 girls have been named Atisha since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 124
- total births
- 1972–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Atisha was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
12 babies were named Atisha in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Atisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Atisha's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Atisha at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Atisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1994
- Peak year (1977)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Atisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Atisha's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Atisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
46 births
- 1980s
1980s
59 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 59 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atisha? ▼
124 babies have been named Atisha since 1972. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1977 with 12 births.
When was Atisha most popular? ▼
Atisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Atisha been used? ▼
Records for Atisha go back to 1972, giving 23 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Atisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atiya, Atiana, Atia, Atira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Atisha's data
- Atisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (59 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Atisha
Nearby Names Like Atisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atisha
Atiya Girl
1,394 births
Atiana Girl
#4516 647 births
Atia Girl
386 births
Atira Girl
297 births
Atina Girl
245 births
Compare Atisha side by side: Atisha vs Atiya Atisha vs Atiana Atisha vs Atia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Atisha: Baby Name Since 1972 - 124 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atisha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Atisha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.