Tunisha
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "content" or "satisfied".
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the first name Tunisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tunisha today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tunisha births was 1980 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tunisha. 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
280
~ 1 in 1,224,123 Americans
Peak year
1980
21 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1998 SSA rank
#13,998
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Tunisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tunisha from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 127 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Tunisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tunisha 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 Tunisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tunishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tunisha
The name Tunisha is a feminine given name with roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "tuni," which means "small" or "tiny." The name Tunisha is believed to have emerged during the classical period of ancient India, approximately between the 3rd century BCE and the 6th century CE.
One of the earliest known references to the name Tunisha can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Puranas. These sacred texts, which date back to the early centuries of the first millennium, mention a character named Tunisha, though the context and significance of this reference remain unclear.
Records from the medieval period in South Asia suggest that the name Tunisha was particularly popular among Hindu families, especially those belonging to the higher castes. It was often bestowed upon daughters with the intention of conveying a sense of delicacy, grace, and beauty.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Tunisha was a prominent Indian poetess who lived during the 7th century CE. Known as Tunisha Devi, she is renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Another notable figure in history with the name Tunisha was a 12th-century Indian queen who ruled over the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan. Queen Tunisha was celebrated for her valor, leadership, and patronage of the arts during her reign.
In the 16th century, a renowned Indian musician and vocalist named Tunisha Begum gained recognition for her exceptional skills in classical Hindustani music. Her performances and compositions influenced generations of musicians and contributed significantly to the rich musical heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
During the 18th century, a prominent Indian scholar and philosopher, Tunisha Vidyavachaspati, made notable contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy. His writings and teachings on the concepts of non-duality and self-realization were widely studied and appreciated.
In more recent times, the Indian actress and model Tunisha Sharma, born in 1994, has gained popularity for her work in various television shows and films. Her portrayal of diverse characters has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following.
While the name Tunisha has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now recognized and embraced globally, particularly in regions with significant Indian diasporas.
People
Tunisha + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tunisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tunisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 280 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tunisha 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 1,224,123 US residents.
Is Tunisha a common name?
We classify Tunisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 301 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tunisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tunisha was 1980, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tunisha is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tunisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tunisha 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.