Tanisa is a name of African origin, particularly from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and Benin. It is derived from the Yoruba word "Tani," which means "God hears." This name has gained international recognition due to its unique sound and cultural significance. Tanisa is often pronounced as Ta-ni-sa with equal stress on each syllable. The name has been embraced by parents around the world looking for distinctive names with meaningful origins.
"Tanisa experienced its peak popularity with 11 births in 1977, but consistently had around 5-6 births per year from the late 1980s to mid-1990s."