Taniya
Every Taniya since 1969 — 5,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taniya
Taniya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,890 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 5,101 American babies have been named Taniya. Its peak came in 2006, when 433 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Taniya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taniya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,890 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,562 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,651 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,663 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,929 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,997 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,842 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,198 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,870 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,793 |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,235 |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,068 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1,723 |
| 2012 | 113 | #1,806 |
| 2011 | 158 | #1,439 |
| 2010 | 230 | #1,090 |
| 2009 | 306 | #896 |
| 2008 | 316 | #883 |
| 2007 | 367 | #789 |
| 2006 | 433 | #665 |
| 2005 | 409 | #680 |
| 2004 | 385 | #699 |
| 2003 | 384 | #684 |
| 2002 | 293 | #801 |
| 2001 | 235 | #945 |
| 2000 | 173 | #1,166 |
| 1995 | 39 | #3,015 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,260 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,416 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,715 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,882 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,897 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taniya in 2025?
Taniya ranked #5,890 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taniya?
5,101 babies have been named Taniya in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taniya most popular?
Taniya peaked in 2006, when 433 newborns received the name.
Is Taniya a boy or girl name?
Taniya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taniya rising or falling?
Taniya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.