Pronounced tuh-SHAY, the name Tashay emerges as a modern American creation, likely born from blending Tasha (a diminutive of the Russian-turned-Latin natalis, meaning “birth”) with Shay (evocative of the Persian shāh, or “king”). Rooted in this cultural synthesis, Tashay carries the dual sense of new beginnings and quiet sovereignty. Since its first recorded U.S. appearance in 1972, it has lingered near the tail end of the top 1,000—achieving its highest birth count in 1994 and its strongest ranking in the mid-1980s—suggesting a steady, if niche, appeal. Analytical observers might note that, amid an ocean of Emilys and Sophies, Tashay is the name that comfortably holds court, offering parents a choice both melodious and discreetly regal.