Total births
242
Girls' name · since 1973
Taneika
242 babies named Taneika in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 1982. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 242
- total births
- 1973–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
242 girls have been named Taneika since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Taneika recorded 242 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1996.
- 242 total births
- 1973–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
242 girls have been named Taneika since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 242
- total births
- 1973–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Taneika was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
22 babies were named Taneika in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Taneika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Taneika's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Taneika at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Taneika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1996
- Peak year (1982)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Taneika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Taneika's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Taneika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s
1980s
145 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 145 births (60% of all-time use).
Taneika by state
Where Taneika concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 8 | 3.3% |
Georgia share of Taneika's total US births 3.3%
8 of 242 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taneika? ▼
Taneika has been given to 242 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 22 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Taneika most popular? ▼
Taneika was most popular in the 1980s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Taneika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taneika are Georgia (8 births).
How long has the name Taneika been used? ▼
Taneika has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 24 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Taneika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tanya, Tania, Tanisha, Tana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Taneika's data
- Taneika's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (145 total births) through the 1990s (51) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Taneikas (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Taneika
Nearby Names Like Taneika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taneika
Tanya Girl
#3406 116,855 births
Tania Girl
#1929 28,891 births
Tanisha Girl
#5048 19,340 births
Tana Girl
#8032 9,274 births
Tanesha Girl
5,307 births
Compare Taneika side by side: Taneika vs Tanya Taneika vs Tania Taneika vs Tanisha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Taneika: Baby Name Since 1973 - 242 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taneika. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Taneika draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.