Tannisha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tannisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 66 babies have been named Tannisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tannisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,113 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,113
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tannisha
Tannisha is a girl name .
Tannisha is currently ranked #28,113 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tannisha include Tan, Tann, Tanny, Tannie, Tanni, Tanniy, Tanniie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Tay, and Taie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tannisha include Tanner . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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