Invented name, likely a variation of Tanisha or Shaniqua
Tanequa is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely a creative blend of the prefix 'Ta-' with the popular suffix '-equa' or a variation of names like Tanisha or Shaniqua, reflecting African American naming traditions of the 1970s and 80s.
Less common today
Tanequa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,459 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
