Samala vs Tahisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tahisha

Girl #35,153 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"life; living"

Origin: Swahili/Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,153
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tash, Hisha, Tee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samala Rank #35,152
Tahisha Rank #35,153

Samala is more popular, ranked #35152 vs #35153 for Tahisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samala ___

No pairings available yet.

Tahisha ___

  • Tahisha Marie
  • Tahisha Renee
  • Tahisha Nicole
  • Tahisha Lynn
  • Tahisha Monique

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Tahisha

Tanisha Latasha Alisha Keisha Tamika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samala or Tahisha more popular?

Samala is more popular, ranked #35152 compared to Tahisha at #35153 in the United States.

What do Samala and Tahisha mean?

Tahisha means "life; living" (Swahili/Arabic origin).

Are Samala and Tahisha boy or girl names?

Samala is primarily a girl name. Tahisha is primarily a girl name.

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