How Many People Are Named Taneya?
Complete statistics for the name Taneya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Taneya is a very rare female name, with only 366 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 900,798 Americans. The majority of Taneyas are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 373 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Taneya Through the Generations
Taneya saw its peak popularity in 2001 with 22 births, but since then, its usage has been on a steady decline. Today, the average Taneya is 29 years old, with a significant portion, 214 out of 366, under 30, indicating that it's a name predominantly embraced by younger generations. This trend suggests that Taneya is likely to remain a niche choice, favored by parents seeking a unique yet contemporary moniker.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Taneya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Taneya
How Many People Have the Name Taneya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 366 people in the United States currently share the name Taneya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 900,798 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Taneya a Common or Rare Name?
Taneya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Taneya Mean?
Taneya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Taneya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Taneya Most Popular?
The name Taneya reached peak popularity in 2001, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Taneya?
Approximately 366 people named Taneya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 373. That works out to roughly 1 in 900,798 Americans.
Is Taneya a rare name?
Taneya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 900,798 Americans has this name.
What does the name Taneya mean?
Taneya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Taneya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taneya are male and 100% are female.
When was Taneya most popular?
Taneya peaked in 2001 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.