Holding steady.
Popularity of Tanekia since 1976
Babies named Tanekia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tanekia is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, a time when creative and distinctive names were gaining popularity in African-American communities. It reached its highest usage in 1979, which stands as its peak year, though it never broke into the top 1,000. Since then, its usage has remained low and stable, with very few annual births. The name did not have a strong presence in any particular state. Tanekia exemplifies the modern American tradition of blending existing name elements to create new, unique identities.
Tanekia first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, suggesting a modern invented name. It may have been formed by combining the popular prefix Tan- (as in Tanya, a Russian diminutive of Tatiana) with -ekia or -kia, a suffix fashionable in African-American naming traditions during the 1970s. The name never entered widespread use and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tani, Neki, Kia
Sibling names for Tanekia
Names that share Tanekia's style, for a brother or sister.
