Tanika
girl nameTanika entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #558 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#558
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3975 |
| 1970s | #1120 |
| 1980s | #959 |
| 1990s | #2143 |
| 2000s | #8182 |
| 2010s | #14873 |
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Tanika are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanika 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 Tanika in 2025?
- Tanika is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tanika most popular?
- Tanika peaked in 1976, reaching #558 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tanika with classmates?
- Tanika will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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