girl's name
Taneka
tuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,523
Taneka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1982, when 106 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Taneka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 571 |
| 1980s | 639 |
| 1990s | 258 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Taneka?
In 2012, Taneka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Taneka Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Taneka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Taneka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Taneka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Taneka
- English tuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Taneka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Taneka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Taneka
How popular is the name Taneka?
In 2012, Taneka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Taneka a girl's or a boy's name?
Taneka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Taneka?
Taneka has 3 syllables.
When was Taneka most popular?
Taneka peaked in 1982, when 106 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.