Tonisha
Tonisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy; modern elaboration of Toni/Antonia.
Origin and history
Tonisha is a contemporary American feminine name created as an elaboration of Toni or Tonia, influenced by names with the suffix '-isha'. It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century and gained moderate popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it is relatively rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
2,224 babies in the United States have been named Tonisha since 1880. It ranks #3729 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.4 %)
- IL (19 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 485 |
| 1980-1990 | 803 |
| 1990-2000 | 844 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Toni, Nisha
Fun facts
- Tonisha saw its highest frequency of usage in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- The name combines the classical root Toni, derived from Antonius, with the modern popular ending -isha.