unisex name
Tinashe
tih-NAH-shay (Shona)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 358
Tinashe is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 32% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tinashe Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How Popular Is Tinashe?
In 2024, Tinashe was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Tinashe Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tinashe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tinashe Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tinashe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tinashe
- Shona tih-NAH-shay
Sibling Names for Tinashe
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tinashe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tinashe
How popular is the name Tinashe?
In 2024, Tinashe was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Tinashe a girl's or a boy's name?
Tinashe is used for both girls and boys. About 32% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tinashe?
Tinashe has 3 syllables.
When was Tinashe most popular?
Tinashe peaked in 2006, when 22 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.