Tynisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 1,582 living Americans carry the first name Tynisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tynisha today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tynisha births was 1977 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tynisha. 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
1.6K
~ 1 in 216,659 Americans
Peak year
1977
82 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2011 SSA rank
#19,405
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tynisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tynisha from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 615 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
Tynisha 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 Tynisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tynishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. New York, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Tynisha, while Mississippi, Missouri, District of Columbia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tynisha
Tynisha is a modern English feminine given name, believed to be a combination of the names Tina and Nisha. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, emerging as a popular name choice in the United States.
The name Tina is a diminutive of the Latin name Christina, which itself derives from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed" or "Christ." It gained widespread usage in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. On the other hand, Nisha is a Sanskrit name meaning "night" or "darkness," commonly used in various cultures influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Tynisha specifically, its component names have rich cultural backgrounds. The combination of Tina and Nisha creates a unique and distinctive name that reflects the diverse influences of Western and Eastern cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tynisha can be found in the United States Social Security Administration's records, which show the name's increasing popularity from the late 1960s onward. However, it's important to note that these records may not capture the complete picture, as the name's usage could have predated its official recording.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who shared variations of the name Tynisha or its component names. Some examples include:
1. Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939), an American singer, songwriter, and actress, known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll."
2. Tina Fey (born Elizabeth Stamatina Fey in 1970), an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for her work on the TV series "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock."
3. Nisha Ganatra (born in 1974), an Indian-Canadian film director and screenwriter, known for her work on films such as "Chutney Popcorn" and "Late Night."
4. Nisha Biswal (born in 1964), an American diplomat and former Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs.
5. Tina Desai (born in 1986), an Indian model and actress, best known for her roles in films like "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and "Yaara."
While the name Tynisha is relatively modern, it has gained popularity as a unique and culturally diverse name choice, blending elements from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
People
Tynisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tynisha 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
Tynisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tynisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,582 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tynisha 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 216,659 US residents.
Is Tynisha a common name?
We classify Tynisha as "Rare". It ranks above 92.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,668 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tynisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tynisha was 1977, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tynisha is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tynisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tynisha 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.