Tanisha is a girl's name of African origin meaning “Born on Monday; African day name tradition.” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Tan. As of 2026, Tanisha ranks #925 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #300 in 1983.
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tah-NEE-shah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #925 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Tanisha means “Born on Monday; African day name tradition.” It is a girl's name of African origin.
Tanisha is pronounced tah-NEE-shah.
Tanisha is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Tanisha currently ranks #925 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Tanisha include Tan.
Middle names that pair well with Tanisha include Tanisha Rose, Tanisha Grace, Tanisha Marie, Tanisha Jane.
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