Tenisha
Tenisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Created name, possibly influenced by Tanisha (meaning 'born on Monday' in Hausa) or the element Nisha.
Origin and history
Tenisha is a modern African American invented name that gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It combines the popular prefix 'Te-' with phonetic elements found in names like Tanisha or Nisha. Its peak usage occurred in the 1970s and 1980s, and it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,501 babies in the United States have been named Tenisha since 1880. It ranks #2997 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- IL (13.3 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- MI (8.6 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 907 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,666 |
| 1990-2000 | 796 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Nisha, Tish, Nish
Fun facts
- Tenisha developed during the late 20th-century movement of crafting unique, phonetically rich names within African American communities.
- The name experienced its highest frequency of usage in the U.S. during the late 1970s and 1980s before declining.