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Tanishka

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Pronounced tah-NEESH-kah /tɑˈniʃ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, variously 'a gold ornament/coin' (from tanishk) and a name of the goddess Durga; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A gold ornament; the goddess Durga: Tanishka is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'tah-NEESH-kah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, variously 'a gold ornament/coin' (from tanishk) and a name of the goddess Durga; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10160 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 364

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620042024

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

Tanishka comes from the Sanskrit, variously 'a gold ornament/coin' (from tanishk) and a name of the goddess Durga (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'tah-NEESH-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-gold-ornament at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Tanishka is variously 'a gold ornament/coin' and a name of the goddess Durga in Sanskrit — a lyrical, precious name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'tah-NEESH-kah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Tanishka — Sanskrit; routes layered

Variations

TanishkaaTanushka

Nicknames

Tani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tanishka mean?

Tanishka is Sanskrit, variously 'a gold ornament/coin' and a name of the goddess Durga. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tanishka?

It's said tah-NEESH-kah /tɑˈniʃ.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tanishka a boy or girl name?

Tanishka is a girl's name.

How popular is Tanishka?

Tanishka is a very rare name in the U.S.

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