Taneka
girl nameTaneka entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #1237 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#1237
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2253 |
| 1980s | #1915 |
| 1990s | #5219 |
| 2000s | #11280 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Taneka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Taneka alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Taneka in 2025?
- Taneka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Taneka most popular?
- Taneka peaked in 1982, reaching #1237 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Taneka with classmates?
- Taneka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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