Holding steady.
Popularity of Tinisha since 1969
Babies named Tinisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 350 |
| 1980s | 515 |
| 1990s | 258 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tinisha is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1969, reflecting the trend of creating new names by blending popular sounds and syllables. Its peak year was 1980, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it never cracked the top 1,000 national rankings. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 1980s, with occasional years of no recorded births. Its lack of a single agreed-upon meaning or traditional etymology makes it a purely contemporary creation, often appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and melodic name. Tinisha is typically considered a girl's name and shares style with other -isha names from the same era.
Tinisha first appeared in U.S. records in 1969 and saw peak usage in 1980, suggesting it is a modern invented name. It likely blends the popular suffix -isha (seen in names like Aisha and Tisha) with the short form Tina. There is no known traditional etymology or long historical use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tina, Nisha, Tish
Sibling names for Tinisha
Names that share Tinisha's style, for a brother or sister.
