NAME PROFILE
Taneka
Derived from the Hebrew term for the anointed one, this name characterizes a person with a profound sense of purpose and a natural ability to lead and inspire those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,519 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1978 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1971 |
| Most recent | 1992 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Hebrew, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 22%NC — 22%FL — 19%IL — 19%CA — 19%
Notable People
Masiah Harris (Public Figure and Personality) · Masiah Washington (Collegiate Basketball Player) · Masiah Marron (Content Creator) · Masiah (Contemporary R&B Artist) · Masiah S. (Poet and Author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MasiSiahMas
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