Taniyah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-NEE-yah / /tæˈniːjə/Arabic; African American
Meaning
Arabic: 'the one who is worthy'; African American: 'a modern creation'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Taniyah is derived from the root word meaning 'worthy' or 'valuable', often used in poetic contexts. In African American culture, Taniyah emerged as a contemporary name reflecting creativity and individuality, often inspired by similar-sounding names.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Taniya
- Taniah
- Taniyah
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taniyah was first seen in the United States in 1992. Taniyah has ranked as high as #998 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Taniyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Taniyah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 111 |
| 2002 | 122 |
| 2003 | 326 |
| 2004 | 311 |
| 2005 | 273 |
| 2006 | 303 |
| 2007 | 313 |
| 2008 | 300 |
| 2009 | 325 |
| 2010 | 216 |
| 2011 | 191 |
| 2012 | 180 |
| 2013 | 139 |
| 2014 | 112 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 105 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 52 |