NAME PROFILE
Tanisha
Tanisha is a name of various origins, including Sanskrit (meaning 'ambition') and African roots. it has a bright, upbeat energy and suggests a personality that is social, organized, and possesses a practical wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 19,361 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1982 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1969 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 21%FL — 20%NJ — 19%TX — 18%
Notable People
Tanisha Thomas (TV figure) · Tanisha Mukherjee (Actress) · Tanisha Mariko (Athlete) · Tanisha Wright (Athlete) · Tanisha Crasto (Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Nisha
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