Tanesha

An uncommon African American pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameAfrican AmericanNot ranked recently
Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Tanesha is a girl's baby name of African American origin, a creative coinage combining the Ta- prefix with -nesha, a sound influenced by names like Anesha or Nisha. It reflects the vibrant naming traditions of Black American culture in the 1970s and 80s.

Tanesha has a musical, flowing quality — three syllables that move with rhythm and warmth. It was most popular from the late 1970s through the early 1990s, part of a rich tradition of names crafted for their beauty and distinctiveness.

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Popularity Over Time

Tanesha has 46+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tanesha
DecadeBirthsTrend
2010s38
2000s276
1990s1,536
1980s2,262
1970s1,189
1960s6

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(46 years, 19692014)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tanesha
YearBirthsRank
20149#11846
20137#14445
20125#19249
201110#11115
20107#14798
200911#10608
200818#7382
200723#6062
200626#5362
200522#5775
200430#4592
200331#4297
200222#5429
200144#3190
200049#2935
199953#2674
199873#2047
1997117#1431
1996110#1490
1995121#1369

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19692014) · Methodology