Tanesha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-NEE-shah / təˈniːʃəAmerican; African American
Meaning
American: Combination of names; African American: Derived from the name Tanisha
Historical & Cultural Background
Tanesha is a modern name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It is often considered a blend of the name Tanisha, which itself has roots in African American culture. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones. Tanesha has been used predominantly for girls and is associated with a sense of individuality.
Trend Summary
Tanesha saw moderate popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tanesha was first seen in the United States in 1969. Tanesha has ranked as high as #842 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Tanesha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tanesha (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 72 |
| 1973 | 93 |
| 1974 | 122 |
| 1975 | 136 |
| 1976 | 168 |
| 1977 | 172 |
| 1978 | 182 |
| 1979 | 205 |
| 1980 | 220 |
| 1981 | 237 |
| 1982 | 218 |
| 1983 | 280 |
| 1984 | 242 |
| 1985 | 201 |
| 1986 | 219 |
| 1987 | 208 |
| 1988 | 225 |
| 1989 | 212 |
| 1990 | 246 |
| 1991 | 257 |
| 1992 | 177 |
| 1993 | 186 |
| 1994 | 196 |
| 1995 | 121 |
| 1996 | 110 |
| 1997 | 117 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |