girl's name
Tanika
tuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 4,836
Tanika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 7 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 314 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tanika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 1,823 |
| 1980s | 1,773 |
| 1990s | 741 |
| 2000s | 147 |
| 2010s | 12 |
How Popular Is Tanika?
In 2016, Tanika was given to 7 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 Tanika 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 Tanika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tanika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tanika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tanika
- English tuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Tanika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tanika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tanika
How popular is the name Tanika?
In 2016, Tanika was given to 7 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 Tanika a girl's or a boy's name?
Tanika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tanika?
Tanika has 3 syllables.
When was Tanika most popular?
Tanika peaked in 1982, when 314 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.