Fairy queen or morning dew
Tanika is often interpreted as a modern elaboration of the name Tania, which is a Russian diminutive of Tatiana, meaning 'fairy queen'. In some Sanskrit-derived contexts, it is associated with the meaning 'rope' or 'morning dew', though its use in the West is primarily as a rhythmic, modern invention.
Less common today
Tanika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,271 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American television personality and actress
English playwright and screenwriter
Canadian soul and rhythm and blues singer
