Tarnisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtar-NEE-sha / tɑːrˈniːʃəAmerican; African American
Meaning
Combination of Tara and Nisha
Historical & Cultural Background
Tarnisha is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending existing ones. The name combines elements from 'Tara,' which has Irish origins meaning 'star,' and 'Nisha,' which has Sanskrit roots meaning 'night.' This blending of names is part of a broader cultural movement towards individuality in naming practices.
Trend Summary
Tarnisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tarnisha was first seen in the United States in 1971. Tarnisha has ranked as high as #1042 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Tarnisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tarnisha (1977)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |