girl's name
Taneisha
tuh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 2,112
Taneisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1990, when 113 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Taneisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 281 |
| 1980s | 932 |
| 1990s | 670 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 12 |
How Popular Is Taneisha?
In 2012, Taneisha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Taneisha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Taneisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Taneisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Taneisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Taneisha
- English tuh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Taneisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Taneisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Taneisha
How popular is the name Taneisha?
In 2012, Taneisha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Taneisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Taneisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Taneisha?
Taneisha has 3 syllables.
When was Taneisha most popular?
Taneisha peaked in 1990, when 113 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.