Tinisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationti-NEE-sha / tɪˈniːʃəAmerican; African
Meaning
American: derived from the name Tanisha; African: possibly related to the name Tinashe meaning 'God is with us'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Tinisha is a modern name that emerged in the United States. It is often considered a variant of the name Tanisha, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones. It may also have connections to African names, emphasizing cultural diversity.
Trend Summary
Tinisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tynisha
- Tanisha
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tinisha was first seen in the United States in 1969. Tinisha has ranked as high as #1048 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Tinisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tinisha (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1977 | 56 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 53 |
| 1980 | 67 |
| 1981 | 59 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 62 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 53 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |