Created name, possibly meaning 'born on Monday' or 'fairy queen'
Taneisha is an American-invented name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is often considered a combination of the prefix 'Ta-' with the name Neisha, which may derive from the Middle English 'Nisha' (night) or the Russian 'Aisha'. Some sources link it to the African name Tanis, meaning 'born on Monday'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Taneisha in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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