"noble, patrician"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Trisha
Pronunciation: [ tr-IHSH-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
"thirst, longing"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Hindi
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The Story of Trisha
Trisha is a short form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin patricius, meaning nobleman or patrician, related to the word pater (father). Patricia was a title of social rank in ancient Rome before becoming a given name. Trisha emerged as an informal, friendly standalone name in mid-20th century America, giving the aristocratic root a warm, approachable feel.
Trisha peaked in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s in the United States and United Kingdom, part of a wave of shortened feminine names. Country music singer Trisha Yearwood helped keep the name visible in the 1990s.
In India, Trisha is independently popular as a short form of Trishna (meaning thirst or longing in Sanskrit), making it a cross-cultural name with distinct roots in both Western and South Asian traditions.
Historical Record
Trisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 40,025 babies have been named Trisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trisha is past its peak , currently ranked #2,819 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Country music star Trisha Yearwood won three Grammy Awards and is also a bestselling cookbook author
- In India, Trisha is a top-charting name with Sanskrit origins meaning longing
- Patricia was the name of King George VI's cousin, making it a royal name
Trisha in Other Languages
Hindi
Trisha
French
Patricia
Italian
Patrizia
Spanish
Patricia
Popularity Over Time
#2,819
Current Rank
Peaked 1979
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Trisha
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Trisha Yearwood
Musician
1964
Grammy Award-winning American country music singer and cooking show host
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,819
- Total SSA Count
- 59
- Cultural Origins
- English American Indian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Trish
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trisha
What does the name Trisha mean?
"noble, patrician" (from Latin). "thirst, longing" (from Sanskrit). Trisha is a short form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin patricius, meaning nobleman or patrician, related to the word pater (father). Patricia was a title of social rank in ancient Rome before becoming a given name. Trisha emerged as an informal, friendly standalone name in mid-20th century America, giving the aristocratic root a warm, approachable feel.
What is the origin of the name Trisha?
Trisha has Latin, Sanskrit, English, American, and Indian origins. In Latin, it means "noble, patrician". In Sanskrit, it means "thirst, longing".
Is Trisha a boy or girl name?
Trisha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2819. As a boy name, it is ranked #27202. Trisha is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Trisha?
Trisha is pronounced tr-IHSH-uh.
How popular is the name Trisha?
Trisha is currently ranked #2819 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Trisha?
Common nicknames for Trisha include Trish.
What are good middle names for Trisha?
Popular middle name pairings include Trisha Ann, Trisha Lynn, Trisha Marie, Trisha Lee, Trisha Kay, Trisha Dawn, and Trisha Nicole.
What are good sibling names for Trisha?
Names that pair well with Trisha as siblings include Tammy, Donna, Kevin, Brian, Melissa, Cindy, and Todd.
How many syllables does Trisha have?
Trisha has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Trisha a common or rare name?
Trisha is an uncommon name, ranked #2819 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Trisha?
Are there other spellings for Trisha?
Related spellings include Trishika.
About the Name Trisha
Trisha is a girl name with English, American, and Indian origins . The name means "noble, patrician" in Latin .
Is Trisha a boy or girl name? Trisha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,819 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,202. Trisha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Trisha is currently ranked #2,819 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Trisha has 2 syllables and is pronounced tr-IHSH-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Trisha include Trish. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Trisha include Trishika . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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