Tanika
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tanika first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 4,522 babies have been named Tanika in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tanika is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,864 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,864
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Greek Aikaterine origin
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Hebrew origin
"house of figs"
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Norman French origin
"from Airelle, open meadow"
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Romanian origin
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Greek origin
"harvester, reaper"
#23,058 in US
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About the Name Tanika
Tanika is a girl name .
Tanika is currently ranked #22,864 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tanika include Tan, Tani, Taniy, Taniie, Tay, Taie, and Tankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tanika include Tania, Taniyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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