Tanika
Tanika is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern elaborated name, likely inspired by Tania and Monica.
Origin and history
Tanika is an invented modern name that gained notable popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It is derived from blendings inspired by names like Tania and Monika. Though rarely given to newborns today, it remains a recognizable contemporary classic.
Popularity in the United States
4,522 babies in the United States have been named Tanika since 1880. It ranks #2603 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12 %)
- IL (11.1 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- MD (7.1 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 26 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,823 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,773 |
| 1990-2000 | 741 |
| 2000-2010 | 147 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tanika
- Tanika Ray: Television host, Journalist
- Tanika Gupta: Playwright, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Tani, Nika, Nikki
Fun facts
- Tanika saw its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- The name developed during an era of creative modern naming patterns combining soft prefixes with the popular '-ika' suffix.