How old is someone named Tanisha?
The average Tanisha is 39 years old.
Half of all living Tanishas are between 33 and 48.
When was Tanisha popular?
Tanisha was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1982, and dropped away. That's why most Tanishas are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 5,635 | 5,300 |
| 1980s | 6,825 | 6,600 |
| 1990s | 4,771 | 4,700 |
| 2000s | 1,366 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 593 | 590 |
| 2020s | 127 | 130 |
How many Tanishas are still alive?
About 19,000 Tanishas are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Tanisha since 1967.
Nearly every Tanisha ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Tanisha?
About half of living Tanishas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 33%
- Millennial 53%
- Gen Z 13%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Tanisha an old name?
Somewhat. Tanisha is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Tanisha a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Tanishas are women.
Names the same age as Tanisha
NAME TWIN
Tanisha's name twin is Nicole. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nicole's age curve is the closest match to Tanisha's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Tanisha
How old is the average Tanisha?
The average Tanisha in the US is 39 years old. The median is 41, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Tanisha?
About 19,000 Tanishas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1967.
When was the name Tanisha most popular?
In 1982, when about 760 baby girls were named Tanisha.
Is Tanisha a Millennial name?
Yes. About 53% of living Tanishas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this