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soh-FEE-uh
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Trisha
GirlEnglish, Latin· “noble”
- Meaning
- noble
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- TRIH-shuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,511
- US babies 2025
- 44
- Best rank
- #159 (1979)
- Peak year
- 1979
Meaning and origin of Trisha
Trisha is an English and Latin name that means “noble”.
Trisha is a short form of Patricia, the feminine form of the Latin Patricius, meaning noble or patrician. In ancient Rome, patricians were members of the aristocratic families. Patricia became popular in the English-speaking world in the twentieth century, and Trisha, along with Tricia and Trish, grew into an independent name. The country singer Trisha Yearwood is a well-known bearer. Trisha has a friendly, down-to-earth feel with a bit of retro flavor. Trish is the natural nickname, and the name pairs well with longer middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Tricia.
Popularity over time
Trisha first appears in US Social Security records in 1934. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 40 different years, starting in 1961. Its best national rank was #159 in 1979, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,777 babies. In 2025, 44 babies were named Trisha, and it ranked #3,511 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,572 in 1950, #161 in 1980, #909 in 2000, #1,648 in 2010, and #3,511 in 2025. Of the 40,302 US girls named Trisha since records began, 32% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 12,544 babies. Since 2010, 1,301 more have been named Trisha.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Shanna, Nina, Brianne, Meredith, and Janelle.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Trisha ranked highest in Florida and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #2458 | 5 |
| California | #3071 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Trisha is usually pronounced TRIH-shuh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with T and ends in “-ha”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Tricia.
Middle names for Trisha
A few middle names that flow with Trisha: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Trisha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trisha mean?
Trisha is an English and Latin name that means “noble”.
What is the origin of the name Trisha?
Trisha has English and Latin roots. Trisha is a short form of Patricia, the feminine form of the Latin Patricius, meaning noble or patrician.
Is Trisha a popular name?
Not especially. Trisha ranked #3,511 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Trisha a boy or girl name?
Trisha is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Trisha?
Trisha is usually pronounced TRIH-shuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings