Born on Monday; fairy queen
Tanishia is a modern variation of Tanisha. It is often attributed to Hausa origins meaning 'born on Monday' or linked to the Slavic name Tatiana, which refers to a legendary king of the Sabines and later came to mean 'fairy queen'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Tanishia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
