Tasina
Meaningrobe, shawl · Lakota
Tasina is a Native American girl name meaning “robe, shawl”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationTasina peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Tasina you'd meet today is about 32 years old.
- HistoryTasina first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tasina
Tasina is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “robe, shawl”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Tasina
What does the name Tasina mean?
Tasina means “robe, shawl” and comes from Lakota.
What is the origin of the name Tasina?
Tasina is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Tasina a boy or girl name?
Tasina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Tasina?
Tasina is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1993. It peaked at #13,442 in 1993, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Tasina?
Tasina is a Native American girl name meaning “robe, shawl”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.