All about the name

Toneisha

Female

« Toneisha is a unique African American girl's name derived from Swahili 'tone', meaning 'thankful'. »

#20608 since 1900

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.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Toneisha since 1880

Total births
176
Total since 1880
Peak year
1991
19 births
in 2003
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years