Fairy queen or daughter of the sun
Taniaya is a modern American elaboration of Tanya or Tania. It likely stems from the Russian name Tatyana, which originates from the Roman family name Tatius, or it may be influenced by the Sanskrit name Taniya, meaning daughter.
Less common today
Taniaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,059 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
