Praiseworthy or priceless
Tonisha is a modern American creation, likely formed by combining the prefix 'To-' with the name Nisha or as a variation of Antonia. It carries the Latin roots of Antonius, suggesting someone of invaluable worth or high praise. The name gained some popularity in the late 20th century within African American communities.
Less common today
Tonisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,253 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American television journalist and news anchor
