UK girl's name
Tanusha
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "delicate" or "slender".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tanusha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tanusha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3860, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Tanusha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Tanusha. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tanusha ranked #3860 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 girls were registered as Tanusha.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tanusha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3860
2008
Births in 2008
5
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Tanusha mean?
The name Tanusha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is a feminine name that is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "tanushri," which means "slender" or "graceful."
One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name Tanusha can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used as a name for female characters or deities. In these texts, the name was often associated with beauty, grace, and elegance.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Tanusha. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tanusha Devi, who was a Hindu princess and saint from the 7th century CE. She was known for her devotion to the Hindu god Shiva and her charitable works.
Another famous Tanusha was Tanusha Mishra, a renowned Indian classical singer and musician who lived in the 16th century. She was a celebrated artist of the Dhrupad style of Hindustani classical music and is credited with numerous compositions.
In the 18th century, Tanusha Bai was a prominent courtesan and dancer in the court of the Nawab of Awadh, in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. She was renowned for her skill in the Kathak dance form and her patronage of the arts.
Moving forward in time, Tanusha Kansal (1922-2008) was a prominent Indian writer and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues. She was also a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and worked closely with leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.
Tanusha Chatterjee (1934-2021) was an acclaimed Indian actress who appeared in numerous Bengali and Hindi films throughout her career, which spanned over six decades. She was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
While the name Tanusha has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well, particularly among individuals of Indian descent living abroad.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tanusha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tanusha 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 | #3860 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tanusha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tanusha in the UK right now?
In 2008, Tanusha was ranked #3860 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tanusha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Tanusha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tanusha?
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "delicate" or "slender".
How many people are called Tanusha in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Tanusha across the 1 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.