Combination name, likely from Tami and the suffix -isha
Tamisha is a modern American creation, likely formed by blending the name Tami (a diminutive of Tamara or Tamara) with the popular African American suffix -isha. While it does not have a singular ancient root, it carries the meanings associated with its components, such as 'palm tree' from Tamara.
Less common today
Tamisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,086 in 1991.
American drag performer and contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
