Taniyah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Taniyah is an Arabic name meaning 'second', derived from the word 'taniyah'. The name has evolved through forms like Tania and Tani, gaining popularity in the late 20th century. It is associated with traits of individuality and strength, with no biblical relevance.
The name Taniyah is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Taniyah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Taniyah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14820th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1180th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2169th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Taniyah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Taniyah"
Pronunciation
/təˈniːə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Taniyah is derived from the Arabic word 'taniyah', which means 'a second' or 'the one who is second'. It is often associated with the concept of being a second child or born in a sequence.
Meaning
second
Language Evolution
Tania, Tani, Taniyah
Historical Usage
The name Taniyah gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Tania, Tani, Tanisha
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Taniyah is perceived as a contemporary and culturally rich name, often associated with individuality and strength.
Famous People
Taniyah Dorsey, a contemporary artist, Taniyah D. Smith, a community activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Taniyah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Taniyah"
"Taniyah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14820th of 27321 | 41 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1180th of 35406 | 3,125 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2169th of 30306 | 1,035 |
Regional Popularity of "Taniyah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Taniyah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
91.44% 4092nd/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.06% 1011th/4582 |
23.80% 1229th/5164 |
10.99% 804th/7313 |
37.46% 2796th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.96% 1871st/3984 |
67.24% 3017th/4487 |
25.64% 1749th/6822 |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Taniyah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Taniyah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.