The baby name Porsha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɔrʃə/ (POR-shə).
Porsha is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Porsha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɔrʃə/ (POR-shə).
Porsha is Latin in Origin.
Porsha is a modern respelling of Portia, the English form of the ancient Roman name Porcia, feminine of the family name Porcius, derived from Latin porcus “pig.” In Roman symbolism the pig was linked with abundance and domestic prosperity, giving the name an earthy, auspicious sense. English use was revived and popularized by Shakespeare through the witty heiress Portia in The Merchant of Venice; Porcia Catonis, wife of Brutus, also filters into English tradition as Portia.
The Porsha spelling rose in late-20th-century American use, often influenced by the pronunciation of the luxury car marque Porsche, though the brand’s surname origin is unrelated. Common variants include Portia (standard), Porcia (Italian/Latin), Porscha, Porsche, and Porshia. Pronounced POR-sha, the name carries classical gravitas with a sleek modern twist, and sees particular popularity in African-American communities.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2016 | #304 | 5 | 2,798 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #777 | 10 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #910 | 5 | 8,600 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,101 | 41 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Porsha is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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