Total births
278
Girls' name · since 1971
Tikisha
278 babies named Tikisha in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 278
- total births
- 1971–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Tikisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 278 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tikisha has been recorded 278 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 1990.
- 278 total births
- 1971–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
278 girls have been named Tikisha since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 278
- total births
- 1971–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Tikisha was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
37 babies were named Tikisha in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Tikisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tikisha splits its recorded history at 1980: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tikisha at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tikisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1990
- Peak year (1977)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Tikisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tikisha's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Tikisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
180 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 180 births (65% of all-time use).
Tikisha by state
Where Tikisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 6 | 2.2% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 1.8% |
Louisiana share of Tikisha's total US births 2.2%
Even split
6 of 278 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tikisha? ▼
Tikisha has been given to 278 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 37 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Tikisha most popular? ▼
Tikisha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Tikisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tikisha are Louisiana (6 births), California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Tikisha been used? ▼
Tikisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 20 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Tikisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tiki, Tika, Tikia, Tikesha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tikisha's data
- Tikisha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (180 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Tikishas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- 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 Tikisha
Nearby Names Like Tikisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tikisha
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Tika Girl
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Tikia Girl
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Tikesha Girl
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Tikita Girl
62 births
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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, 1971–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tikisha: Baby Name Since 1971 - 278 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tikisha. 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 Tikisha 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.