Tanisha Name Origin
/tuh-NEE-sha/-
Indian (South Asian) 60%
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American (African American) 30%
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British (Caribbean) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Tanisha
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Tanisha is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'ambition' or 'desire'. It gained popularity in India and among South Asian communities worldwide. It is also common in African American communities in the US, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names or cultural exchanges.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Tanisha each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).