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Trisha

/ TRISH-ah /
Girl sanskrit 2 syllables
Meaning
Trisha means thirst, strong desire (sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
TRISH-ah
Popularity
#3511 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Trisha in the US, 1880–2025
19401960198020002020

Trisha first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1979, when 1,777 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Trisha popular?

Vintage Trisha is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1979.

US babies given the name Trisha, by decade
2020s 285
2010s 1,016
2000s 2,036
1990s 5,319
1980s 12,807
1970s 12,544
1960s 5,494
1950s 567
1940s 229
1930s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Trisha mean?

From Sanskrit trisha / trishna (तृषा), 'thirst, longing, strong desire'. Cross-cultural: Trisha/Tricia is also an English short form of Patricia ('noble').

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trisha mean?

Trisha means thirst, strong desire. From Sanskrit trisha / trishna (तृषा), 'thirst, longing, strong desire'. Cross-cultural: Trisha/Tricia is also an English short form of Patricia ('noble').

What is the origin of the name Trisha?

Trisha is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Trisha?

Trisha is pronounced “TRISH-ah.”

Is Trisha a boy or a girl name?

Trisha is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Trisha a popular name right now?

Trisha is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1979.

How popular is the name Trisha?

In 2025, Trisha ranked #3511 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Trisha most popular?

Trisha was most popular in 1979, when about 1,777 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Trisha?

Names similar to Trisha include Kali, Anaya, Anika, Reva, Diya.

What names go well with Trisha?

sanskrit names that pair well with Trisha include Tara, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya, Chandra.