Holding steady.
Popularity of Taneika since 1973
Babies named Taneika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taneika is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973. It reached its peak popularity in 1982, when it was most frequently given to newborn girls. Since then, its usage has declined steadily, and it no longer ranks among the top 1,000 names. The name likely emerged as part of a trend of names ending in -ika, -esha, or -eisha that were popular in African American communities during the 1970s and 1980s. While no specific top state is recorded due to low overall frequency, the name's pattern reflects broader naming preferences of that era. Taneika remains a distinctive choice with a modern, melodic sound.
Taneika is a modern invented name that first appears in U.S. records in 1973. It may be a variant of Taneisha or Tanisha, possibly blending elements of Tanya and the popular -ika suffix common in the 1970s and 1980s. The name saw its peak usage in 1982.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tani, Neeka
Sibling names for Taneika
Names that share Taneika's style, for a brother or sister.
