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Tanisha

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Pronounced tə-NEE-shah /təˈni.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hausa Tanisha, 'born on a Monday'; also a popular modern African American name (sometimes linked to Sanskrit 'ambition'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Born on Monday; ambition: Tanisha is Hausa for 'born on a Monday' (and a vibrant modern name). Warm, lyrical, and bright.
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Origin MediumHausa, American
MeaningFrom Hausa Tanisha, 'born on a Monday'; also a popular modern African American name (sometimes linked to Sanskrit 'ambition'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6802 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219672025

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

Tanisha comes from Hausa Tanisha, 'born on a Monday', and became a vibrant, popular modern African American name (sometimes also folk-linked to a Sanskrit sense, 'ambition, desire'; routes layered, which we note). A warm, lyrical name (said 'tə-NEE-shah').

In the U.S. it peaked in the 1970s–80s. Rare now, born-on-Monday at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Tanisha means 'born on a Monday' in Hausa — and is a vibrant, popular modern African American name (sometimes also linked to a Sanskrit sense, 'ambition'); warm and lyrical.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Tanisha — routes layered

Variations

TaneshaTaneishaTahnisha

Nicknames

NishaTani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tanisha mean?

Tanisha is Hausa for 'born on a Monday', and a popular modern name (sometimes linked to 'ambition'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tanisha?

It's said tə-NEE-shah /təˈni.ʃɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tanisha a boy or girl name?

Tanisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Tanisha?

Tanisha is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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