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Antonisha

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Pronounced an-tuh-NEE-shuh /æntəˈniːʃə/Medium

Meaning: Antonisha joins the Antoni- base of Antonia and Anthony to the fashionable -isha ending of Keisha and Tanisha. Antonius is an old Roman family name, later linked by folk tradition to 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy.' Antonisha keeps that recognizable base and adds a modern four-beat flow; its meaning is inherited from Antonia.Low

In 30 seconds: Antonisha is a modern American coinage, the Antonia base with the -isha ending of Tanisha, given to a handful of girls (said an-tuh-NEE-shuh).
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningAntonisha joins the Antoni- base of Antonia and Anthony to the fashionable -isha ending of Keisha and Tanisha. Antonius is an old Roman family name, later linked by folk tradition to 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy.' Antonisha keeps that recognizable base and adds a modern four-beat flow; its meaning is inherited from Antonia.
U.S. rank (2006)#13737 ↗ Rising
2006 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619802006

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Antonisha appears in United States records from the late 1970s, joining the Antoni- base of Antonia to the popular -isha ending. Antonius, its Roman root, is often linked to 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy'; Antonisha carries that base into a modern four-beat name.

It was never common, reaching only a couple dozen girls a year around its mid-1990s high before fading. An Antonisha from that peak is around thirty now.

Did you know? Antonisha weds the classic Antonia to the -isha sound of Tanisha, blending old and new naming currents.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Antonisha — Antonia base + -isha ending; Antonius often linked to 'praiseworthy'

Variations

AntoniaAntoneshaAntonisia

Nicknames

ToniNisha

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If you like Antonisha…

Antonia— the classic base inside Antonisha
Tanisha— shares the -isha ending
Latonya— a like elaborated name of the era
Toni— a short form of the same Antonia base

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antonisha mean?

It joins the Antonia base, from the Roman Antonius often linked to 'praiseworthy,' to the -isha ending of Tanisha.

How do you pronounce Antonisha?

It's said an-tuh-NEE-shuh /æntəˈniːʃə/, four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Antonisha a boy or girl name?

Antonisha is used as a girl's name.

Is Antonisha a popular name?

No, it has always been rare, a modern invented name used for only a few girls a year.

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