Tamisha

Tamisha appears to be a modern American name that emerged in the second half of the 20th century. It likely developed as a variation of names like Tammy or Tamara, with the addition of the '-isha' suffix that became popular in American naming practices during this period. Tammy originated as a diminutive of Tamara, which derives from a Hebrew name meaning 'palm tree.' The '-isha' suffix may have been influenced by traditional Hebrew feminine name endings or could represent a creative sound pattern. Usage data shows Tamisha gaining notable popularity in the 1970s and reaching its peak usage in the 1980s, before gradually declining in frequency. The name exemplifies the trend of adapting established names with distinctive suffixes to create new variations, a pattern that became particularly prominent in American naming customs during this era.

Pronounced tuh-MISH-uh.

As of October 2026, Tamisha ranked #15313 for girls in US births in 2007 SSA, peaked at #997 for girls in 1974.