NAME PROFILE
Tayah
Derived from the Spanish name Juanita, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a name that characterizes a spirited individual with a compassionate heart and a natural ability to inspire those around her.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,344 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1997 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 38%MI — 25%TX — 17%PA — 12%LA — 8%
Notable People
Shenita Moore (Actress, The Wire) · Shenita Landry (Professional Basketball Player, Temple Owls) · Shenita Reddish (Author, The Ghetto Girl's Bible) · Shenita Etwaroo (Writer and Advocate, A Journey Within) · Shenita Binns (Journalist and Editor, The Birmingham Times)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NitaSheniShe-She
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