Will my child share the name Tonisha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Tonisha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tonisha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tonisha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tonisha is declining: down 2,278 places since 2001, to #5,061 in 2006. It peaked at #897 in 1997.

Is Tonisha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tonisha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Tonisha a popular baby name in the United States?

Tonisha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5061

Tonisha

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Tonisha is a distinctive choice, ranked #5061 in 2006. Your child is likely to be the only Tonisha in their class.

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UK Rank 2006

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About the Name Tonisha

Tonisha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3066 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #897 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Tonisha is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Tonisha in their class.