Everything about the name TONEISHA

Meaning, origin, history

Toneisha is a unique and beautiful name of African American origin. It is derived from the Swahili word "tone", which means "thankful". This name was popularized in the late 20th century by musician Tone-Loc, whose real name was Anthony Smith. He adopted the stage name Tone Loc, which later inspired the name Toneisha for girls. Despite its recent popularity, Toneisha is not a traditional African American name and does not have a long history like many other names of African origin. However, it has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and meaning.

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United States

Popularity of the name TONEISHA since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Here are some interesting statistics about the name Toneisha:

The name Toneisha has been given to babies born in the United States every year from 1982 onwards, with a noticeable increase in popularity between 1991 and 1995.

From 1982 to 1990, the number of births per year ranged from 5 to 19. After that period, the number of babies named Toneisha decreased slightly, ranging from 6 to 11 births per year until 1995.

The peak popularity of the name Toneisha in the United States occurred in 1991 and 1992, with 19 and 18 births respectively. This suggests that during these years, more parents chose the name Toneisha for their newborn daughters compared to other years.

It's worth noting that there was a gap in the data from 1999 to 2002, as no births were recorded for those years. However, the name resurfaced in 2003 with another 6 births.

Overall, based on available data, a total of 176 babies have been named Toneisha in the United States since 1982. This shows that while it may not be one of the most common names, Toneisha has maintained some level of popularity among parents over the years.