Taneka

Girl name

Taneka has been given to 1,519 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1982.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,519

Peak year

1982 (106 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Taneka — alternate spellings parents actually use.

12,772 babies since 1965

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Taneka.

1,523 babies since 1914

1,527 babies since 1971

1,509 babies since 1977

1,530 babies since 1967

1,507 babies since 1938

1,506 babies since 1958

1,505 babies since 1975

1,535 babies since 1970

How popular is the name Taneka?

Taneka has been given to 1,519 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Taneka peak?

Taneka peaked in 1982, when 106 babies were given the name.

Is Taneka a girl or boy name?

Taneka is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Taneka are girls).

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