Total births
4,522
Girls' name · since 1968
Tanika
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 4,522 babies named Tanika, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 4,522
- total births
- 1968–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Tanika sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 4,522 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tanika has been recorded 4,522 times among girls since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2016.
- 4,522 total births
- 1968–2016 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
4,522 girls have been named Tanika since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2016.
- 4,522
- total births
- 1968–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Tanika was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
314 babies were named Tanika in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Tanika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tanika's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 20% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 80%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 314, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tanika at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Tanika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2016
- Peak year (1982)
- 314
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Tanika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tanika's strongest decade.
1,823 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Tanika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,823 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,773 births
- 1990s
1990s
741 births
- 2000s 147
2000s
147 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,823 births (40% of all-time use).
How Tanika compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tanika's total volume
Tanika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tanika by state
Where Tanika concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 379 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 351 | 7.8% |
| #3 | California | | 291 | 6.4% |
| #4 | Maryland | | 226 | 5.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 210 | 4.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 191 | 4.2% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 189 | 4.2% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 186 | 4.1% |
New York share of Tanika's total US births 8.4%
Even split
379 of 4,522 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Tanika appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tanika? ▼
Tanika has been given to 4,522 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2016. 314 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Tanika most popular? ▼
Tanika was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,823 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Tanika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tanika are New York (379 births), Illinois (351 births), California (291 births).
How long has the name Tanika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tanika since 1968 -- 49 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Tanika? ▼
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 Tanika's data
- Tanika's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,823 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tanikas (379 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Tanika
Nearby Names Like Tanika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tanika
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 Tanika side by side: Tanika vs Tanya Tanika vs Tania Tanika vs Tanisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1968–2016 (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. "Tanika: Baby Name Since 1968 - 4,522 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tanika. 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 Tanika 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.