Taniyah

Meaning of Taniyah

Fairy queen or princess

Taniyah has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Taniyah

After ranking as high as #761 in 2003, Taniyah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Taniyah

• Taniyah Miller
  American actress
• Taniyah Lynn
  Gospel singer
• Taniyah Pilgrim
  American politician
• Taniyah Thompson
  Basketball player
• Taniyah Carey
  Athlete

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Questions about the name Taniyah

What does the name Taniyah mean?

Taniyah means fairy queen or princess, and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Taniyah a boy's or a girl's name?

Taniyah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Taniyah?

Taniyah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Taniyah most popular?

Taniyah peaked at #761 in 2003.