Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Tanishi since 2009
Babies named Tanishi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Tanishi is a modern name of Indian origin that first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 2009. It did not reach the top 1000, with its peak in 2013. Usage has been falling since 2017, indicating it has not entered widespread use. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative spelling variation of Tanisha or derive from the Sanskrit root 'tṛṣ' (thirst/desire). Tanishi is primarily used for girls and has no recorded top states, reflecting its rare and scattered occurrences. Its trajectory suggests it remains an uncommon choice, likely within the Indian-American community.
Tanishi is a modern name of Indian origin, first recorded in the United States in 2009. It may be a variant of Tanisha or derived from the Sanskrit root 'tṛṣ' (तृष्) meaning 'thirst' or 'desire', though this connection is not firmly established. The name has seen modest use, likely as a fashionable creation among Indian-American families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tani, Nishi, Tanu
Sibling names for Tanishi
Names that share Tanishi's style, for a brother or sister.
