How Many People Are Named Taniesha?
Complete statistics for the name Taniesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Taniesha is a very rare female name, with only 754 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 437,455 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 51 births, showing a stable trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 775 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Taniesha Through the Generations
Taniesha has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year being 1991 when 51 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 754 individuals named Taniesha living in the country, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that Taniesha is a name that bridges classic and modern styles, maintaining a stable trend over the years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Taniesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Taniesha
How Many People Have the Name Taniesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 754 people in the United States currently share the name Taniesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 437,455 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Taniesha a Common or Rare Name?
Taniesha 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 Taniesha Mean?
Taniesha means "creative variant of Tanya" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Taniesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Taniesha Most Popular?
The name Taniesha reached peak popularity in 1991, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Taniesha?
Approximately 754 people named Taniesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 775. That works out to roughly 1 in 437,455 Americans.
Is Taniesha a rare name?
Taniesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 437,455 Americans has this name.
What does the name Taniesha mean?
Taniesha means "creative variant of Tanya" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Taniesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taniesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Taniesha most popular?
Taniesha peaked in 1991 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.