Unknown; likely a modern American elaboration of Tane or Tanisha
Tanecia is a modern American creation, likely emerging in the late 20th century. It is often viewed as a rhythmic elaboration of names like Tanisha or the Slavic-rooted Tanya, combined with the popular 'ecia' suffix. Because it is a contemporary invention, it does not have a singular traditional etymological meaning.
Less common today
Tanecia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,103 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
