Of the house of Tanius; possibly serpent
Tanise is a rare feminine name likely derived from the Roman family name Tanius or as a variation of the French name Denise. It is also sometimes associated with the Phoenician goddess Tanit, though its modern usage is often as a creative American invention.
Less common today
Tanise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,716 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).