How Many People Are Named Taniyah?
Complete statistics for the name Taniyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Taniyah means 'to be happy' in Arabic, making it a joyful choice for parents. With only 4,165 people named Taniyah in the US today, you're one in 79,222 Americans who shares this rare name. The majority, 99%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 symbolizes a person with great potential for leadership and humanitarian work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 4,201 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Taniyah Through the Generations
Taniyah peaked in 2003 with 326 births, marking a high point in its usage. Since then, the name has seen a steady decline, with most of those named Taniyah being under 30 years old. This modern name reflects a trend towards unique and creative choices in recent decades, with only a handful of individuals aged 30-60 and none over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Taniyah's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Taniyah
How Many People Have the Name Taniyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,165 people in the United States currently share the name Taniyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,222 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Taniyah a Common or Rare Name?
Taniyah 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 Taniyah Mean?
Taniyah means "to be happy" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Taniyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Taniyah Most Popular?
The name Taniyah reached peak popularity in 2003, with 326 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 Taniyah?
Approximately 4,165 people named Taniyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,201. That works out to roughly 1 in 79,222 Americans.
Is Taniyah a rare name?
Taniyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,222 Americans has this name.
What does the name Taniyah mean?
Taniyah means "to be happy" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Taniyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taniyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Taniyah most popular?
Taniyah peaked in 2003 with 326 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.