girl's name
Tarnisha
tar-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 397
Tarnisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 5 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 1975, when 36 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.
Tarnisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 171 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Tarnisha?
In 2000, Tarnisha was given to 5 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.
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 Tarnisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tarnisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tarnisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tarnisha
- English tar-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Tarnisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tarnisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tarnisha
How popular is the name Tarnisha?
In 2000, Tarnisha was given to 5 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 Tarnisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Tarnisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tarnisha?
Tarnisha has 3 syllables.
When was Tarnisha most popular?
Tarnisha peaked in 1975, when 36 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.