Tanisha

Q: Is Tanisha a boy or girl name?

Tanisha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12193, and as a girl name it ranks #5259.

Q: How popular is the name Tanisha?

Tanisha is ranked #12193 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #12,193 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tanisha is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Tanisha often also consider Tabitha, Taylor, Talmage .

Popularity Over Time

#12,193

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,193
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Tan Tay Tanie Taniie

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Also a Girl Name

Tanisha is also used as a girl name, ranked #5259.

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Similar Names

Tabitha Taylor Talmage Tandy Tacy Talmadge Tacie Tallie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanisha

Is Tanisha a boy or girl name?

Tanisha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12193. As a girl name, it is ranked #5259. Tanisha is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Tanisha?

Tanisha is currently ranked #12193 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tanisha?

Common nicknames for Tanisha include Tan, Tay, Tanie, and Taniie.

Is Tanisha a common or rare name?

Tanisha is an uncommon name, ranked #12193 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tanisha

Tanisha is a boy name .

Is Tanisha a boy or girl name? Tanisha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,193 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,259. Tanisha is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tanisha is currently ranked #12,193 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tanisha include Tan, Tay, Tanie, and Taniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.