Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1972
Orisha
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Orisha, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1972–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
11 girls have been named Orisha since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Orisha has been recorded 11 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. 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 1988.
- 11 total births
- 1972–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Orisha since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 11
- total births
- 1972–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Orisha was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
6 babies were named Orisha in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Orisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Orisha's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Orisha at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Orisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1988
- Peak year (1972)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Orisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Orisha's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Orisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orisha? ▼
11 babies have been named Orisha since 1972. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1972 with 6 births.
When was Orisha most popular? ▼
Orisha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
How long has the name Orisha been used? ▼
Orisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 17 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Orisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oriana, Orianna, Orion, Orie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Orisha's data
- Orisha's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Orisha
Nearby Names Like Orisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orisha
Oriana Girl
#1844 3,883 births
Orianna Girl
#4482 1,378 births
Orion Girl
#4398 630 births
Orie Girl
429 births
Oriah Girl
#5548 415 births
Compare Orisha side by side: Orisha vs Oriana Orisha vs Orianna Orisha vs Orion
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1972–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Orisha: Baby Name Since 1972 - 11 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orisha. 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 Orisha 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 June 2026.