Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1970
Tilisa
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Tilisa, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1970–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
23 girls have been named Tilisa since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tilisa has been recorded 23 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 1990.
- 23 total births
- 1970–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Tilisa since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 23
- total births
- 1970–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Tilisa was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
7 babies were named Tilisa in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Tilisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tilisa's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tilisa at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Tilisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1990
- Peak year (1979)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Tilisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tilisa's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Tilisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tilisa? ▼
23 babies have been named Tilisa since 1970. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1979 with 7 births.
When was Tilisa most popular? ▼
Tilisa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Tilisa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tilisa since 1970 -- 21 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Tilisa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tillie, Tilly, Tilda, Tila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tilisa's data
- Tilisa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- 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 Tilisa
Nearby Names Like Tilisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tilisa
Tillie Girl
#1231 15,738 births
Tilly Girl
#953 2,699 births
Tilda Girl
#7973 2,040 births
Tila Girl
#11223 463 births
Tilley Girl
#5123 261 births
Compare Tilisa side by side: Tilisa vs Tillie Tilisa vs Tilly Tilisa vs Tilda
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, 1970–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tilisa: Baby Name Since 1970 - 23 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tilisa. 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 Tilisa 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.