Tanisha
Tanisha is a girl's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Ambition, desire, or born on a Monday.
Origin and history
Tanisha is a given name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'ambition' or 'born on Monday', while also gaining significant popularity in the United States as a modern African American name starting in the 1970s. It saw its peak popularity in the U.S. during the late 20th century and has since become less common. Today, it remains a recognizable name with a warm, melodic sound.
Popularity in the United States
19,340 babies in the United States have been named Tanisha since 1880. It ranks #1085 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1974.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.4 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,628 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,811 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,771 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,366 |
| 2010-2019 | 593 |
| 2020-2029 | 127 |
Famous people named Tanisha
- Tanisha Thomas: Television Personality, Host
- Tanisha Mukherjee: Actress
Nicknames
Tanish, Nish, Nisha, Tee
Fun facts
- Tanisha experienced a sudden rise in popularity in the United States during the 1970s alongside similar sounding names like Latisha and Aisha.
- In Indian naming traditions derived from Sanskrit, Tanisha translates to ambition or desire.