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UK girl's name

Taneisha

A feminine name of African American origin meaning "precious one".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Taneisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taneisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4564, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 9 births.

This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Taneisha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Taneisha ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 9 girls were registered as Taneisha.
  • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taneisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4564

2009

Births in 2009

4

Latest year

Peak year

2002

9 births

Estimated living

59

2026

Meaning

What does Taneisha mean?

The name Taneisha is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the United States in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a combination of the African name Tanisha, which means "new beginning" or "rebirth," and the suffix "-eisha," which is a common ending for feminine names of African origin.

Taneisha does not have a long historical lineage or clear cultural roots. It is a name that emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, possibly as a creative blend of existing African-derived names. As such, it does not have any direct connections to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras.

While the name Taneisha is relatively new, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout its short history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Taneisha Prioleau, an American singer and actress who was born in 1977. She is best known for her role in the television series Martin.

Another individual with the name Taneisha is Taneisha Capri, an American model and actress born in 1989. She has appeared in various television shows and music videos. Taneisha Parris, born in 1985, is a British actress and model who has worked in both film and television.

Taneisha Beckford, born in 1987, is a Jamaican track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events. She has represented Jamaica in several international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.

Taneisha Lewis, born in 1992, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She was a standout player during her college career at Alabama State University.

While the name Taneisha may not have a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among African American communities in the United States. Its unique blend of African-inspired elements and modern flair has contributed to its appeal as a distinctive and meaningful name choice.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taneisha over time

The chart below shows babies named Taneisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Taneisha, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Taneisha
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Decades

Taneisha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taneisha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #3706 46 10
1990s #3100 13 3

Related

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FAQ

Taneisha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Taneisha in the UK right now?

In 2009, Taneisha was ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Taneisha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 9 babies registered as Taneisha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taneisha?

A feminine name of African American origin meaning "precious one".

How many people are called Taneisha in the UK?

A total of 59 babies have been registered as Taneisha across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.