Combination name; likely meaning 'morning star' or 'gracious'
Taniqua is a modern American creation, likely formed by combining the prefix 'Ta-' with the name Daniqua or Shaniqua. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with the Hopi word for 'morning star' or interpreted as a variation of names meaning 'God is gracious'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Taniqua in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
