Tanisha
Every Tanisha since 1967 — 19,361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tanisha
Tanisha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,802 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 19,361 American babies have been named Tanisha. Its peak came in 1982, when 758 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tanisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tanisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,802 | — | — |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,132 | — | — |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,901 | — | — |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,443 | — | — |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,384 | — | — |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,299 | — | — |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,780 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,996 | — | — |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,914 | — | — |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,580 | — | — |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,175 | — | — |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,322 | — | — |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,933 | — | — |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,545 | — | — |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,069 | — | — |
| 2010 | 107 | #1,896 | — | — |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,314 | — | — |
| 2008 | 131 | #1,711 | — | — |
| 2007 | 130 | #1,694 | — | — |
| 2006 | 136 | #1,589 | — | — |
| 2005 | 141 | #1,493 | — | — |
| 2004 | 136 | #1,487 | — | — |
| 2003 | 135 | #1,460 | — | — |
| 2002 | 142 | #1,367 | — | — |
| 2001 | 165 | #1,230 | — | — |
| 2000 | 165 | #1,209 | — | — |
| 1995 | 447 | #534 | — | — |
| 1990 | 681 | #387 | — | — |
| 1985 | 631 | #369 | 6 | #6,443 |
| 1980 | 751 | #325 | — | — |
| 1975 | 631 | #345 | — | — |
| 1970 | 129 | #977 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tanisha in 2025?
Tanisha ranked #6,802 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tanisha?
19,361 babies have been named Tanisha in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tanisha most popular?
Tanisha peaked in 1982, when 758 newborns received the name.
Is Tanisha a boy or girl name?
Tanisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tanisha rising or falling?
Tanisha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.