Born on Monday; ambition; happiness
In Hausa culture, the name is traditionally given to girls born on a Monday. In Sanskrit contexts, it is often associated with ambition or happiness. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Less common today
Tanisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #376 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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