Tenisha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tenisha has a modern American origin, derived from the name Tanisha with meanings related to birth and beauty. It has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in African American culture. Tenisha is associated with traits of creativity and uniqueness, and it does not have biblical significance.
The name Tenisha is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tenisha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tenisha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1504th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1181st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8506th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tenisha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tenisha"
Pronunciation
/təˈniːʃə/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
The name Tenisha is believed to be a modern variation of the name Tanisha, which has roots in African American culture. It emerged in the late 20th century.
Meaning
The name is often interpreted to mean 'born on a Monday' or 'fairy queen'.
Language Evolution
Tanisha, Tanishia, Teneshia
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly within African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Tanisha, Tanesha, Tanishia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tenisha is seen as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Tenisha Johnson, a notable American athlete., Tenisha Smith, a recognized artist.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tenisha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tenisha"
"Tenisha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1504th of 19264 | 1,085 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1181st of 27321 | 2,209 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8506th of 35406 | 202 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Tenisha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tenisha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.43% 1070th/2937 |
42.12% 1467th/3483 |
39.74% 1398th/3518 |
33.83% 1368th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.10% 925th/3685 |
29.97% 1341st/4475 |
18.60% 966th/5194 |
29.02% 1833rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tenisha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tenisha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.