Tanisha Girl
Origin(s)
Sanskrit; African American
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'ambition'; African American: 'born on a Monday'
Historical & Cultural Background
Tanisha is a name that has roots in both Sanskrit and African American culture. In Sanskrit, it is associated with ambition and aspiration. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities. It reflects a blend of cultural influences and modern naming trends.
Trend Summary
Tanisha saw a rise in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tanishia
- Taneshia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tanisha was first seen in the United States in 1967. Tanisha has ranked as high as #553 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Tanisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tanisha (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 129 |
| 1971 | 374 |
| 1972 | 629 |
| 1973 | 525 |
| 1974 | 611 |
| 1975 | 631 |
| 1976 | 655 |
| 1977 | 735 |
| 1978 | 652 |
| 1979 | 687 |
| 1980 | 751 |
| 1981 | 693 |
| 1982 | 758 |
| 1983 | 724 |
| 1984 | 657 |
| 1985 | 631 |
| 1986 | 679 |
| 1987 | 685 |
| 1988 | 618 |
| 1989 | 615 |
| 1990 | 681 |
| 1991 | 681 |
| 1992 | 668 |
| 1993 | 579 |
| 1994 | 573 |
| 1995 | 447 |
| 1996 | 421 |
| 1997 | 292 |
| 1998 | 249 |
| 1999 | 180 |
| 2000 | 165 |
| 2001 | 165 |
| 2002 | 142 |
| 2003 | 135 |
| 2004 | 136 |
| 2005 | 141 |
| 2006 | 136 |
| 2007 | 130 |
| 2008 | 131 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 107 |
| 2011 | 94 |
| 2012 | 72 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 25 |