The baby name Tishya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TISH-ya (TISH-yah); IPA: /ˈtɪʃ.jə/.
The baby name Tishya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TISH-ya (TISH-yah); IPA: /ˈtɪʃ.jə/.
Tishya is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Tishya is a Sanskrit-derived unisex name from Tiṣya, meaning “auspicious, fortunate,” and also the traditional name of the lunar asterism Pushya, long regarded as one of the most benefic nakshatras. In Vedic and classical sources, Tiṣya signifies a propitious star and, by extension, good fortune and success, giving the name a celestial, luck-bringing resonance. Contemporary usage in India often favors Tishya for girls, while preserving its broader, spiritually toned associations.
As a personal name, Tiṣya/Tishya appears in Sanskrit literature and passed into Pali as Tissa, borne by early Buddhist monks and several Sri Lankan kings, anchoring the name in South Asian religious and royal history. Common variants include Tisya, Tiṣya (scholarly transliteration), and Tissa (Sinhala/Pali, typically masculine). Related modern short forms like Tisha occur, though they may have distinct origins in other traditions, so Tishya stands best on its own meaning of auspiciousness.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
Tishya is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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