How Many People Are Named Taniyah?

Complete statistics for the name Taniyah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Taniyah
Very Rare
4,201
Estimated People
1 in 78,553
1 in X Americans
2003
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,201 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 117
Arkansas 17
Arizona 5
California 120
DC 5
Florida 365
Georgia 305
Illinois 293
Indiana 45
Kansas 5
Kentucky 10
Louisiana 80
Maryland 70
Michigan 122
Minnesota 5
Missouri 57
Mississippi 108
North Carolina 225
New Jersey 109
New York 151
Ohio 125
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 111
South Carolina 121
Tennessee 137
Texas 261
Virginia 172
Wisconsin 18
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Taniyah

How Many People Have the Name Taniyah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,201 people in the United States currently share the name Taniyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 78,553 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Taniyah a Common or Rare Name?

Taniyah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Taniyah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Taniyah are covered in full on the Taniyah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Taniyah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Taniyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Taniyah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Taniyah Most Popular?

The name Taniyah reached peak popularity in 2003, with 326 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Taniyah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Taniyah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Taniyah?

Approximately 4,201 people in the United States share the name Taniyah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Taniyah a rare name?

Taniyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 78,553 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taniyah mean?

The meaning and origin of Taniyah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Taniyah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taniyah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Taniyah most popular?

The name Taniyah reached its peak in 2003, with 326 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,201
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 78,553
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2003
Male %0%
Female %100%

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