Tanesia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Tanika and Tanisha.
Name Census estimates that about 268 living Americans carry the first name Tanesia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tanesia today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tanesia births was 1983 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tanesia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
268
~ 1 in 1,278,934 Americans
Peak year
1983
20 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2003 SSA rank
#18,142
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tanesia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tanesia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 127 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tanesia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tanesia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tanesia
The name Tanesia is a modern variation of the ancient Greek name Thanasia, which means "immortality" or "immortal life." It is derived from the Greek word "athanasia," which has the same meaning. The name Tanesia was likely developed as a feminized version of the male name Thanasios.
In ancient Greek mythology, Athanasia was the personification of immortality and was often depicted as a beautiful young woman. She was associated with the concept of eternal life and was revered by those seeking to transcend the mortal realm. The name Tanesia carries this symbolic meaning of longevity and endurance.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tanesia can be traced back to the late 20th century, although it is unclear exactly when and where it first emerged. It is possible that the name was inspired by the ancient Greek roots, but its modern popularity is relatively recent.
One notable individual named Tanesia was Tanesia Monique Arnold, an American model and beauty queen born in 1983. She was crowned Miss New York USA in 2006 and competed in the Miss USA pageant the same year.
Another individual with this name was Tanesia Vivian Calhoun, an American author and businesswoman born in 1975. She is known for her work in the self-help and personal development genres, and has published several books on topics such as goal-setting and personal growth.
In the field of athletics, Tanesia Monique Williams was an American sprinter born in 1983. She specialized in the 100-meter and 200-meter events and competed in several international competitions, including the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Tanesia Adell Walker was an American musician and singer born in 1980. She was a member of the R&B group Changing Faces and co-wrote several of their hit songs in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Finally, Tanesia Cynthia Johnson was an American politician and activist born in 1968. She served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2019, representing the 4th district.
While the name Tanesia is a modern creation, its roots can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology and the concept of immortality. Through its use by various individuals throughout history, the name has taken on a unique identity and significance.
People
Tanesia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tanesia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tanesia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tanesia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 268 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tanesia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,278,934 US residents.
Is Tanesia a common name?
We classify Tanesia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tanesia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tanesia was 1983, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tanesia is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tanesia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tanesia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.