Taniqua
Meaning of Taniqua
Taniqua is a feminine given name of modern English usage that appears to be an inventive elaboration of Tanika, incorporating the distinctive “-qua” suffix often associated with singularity. Pronounced tuh-NEE-kwuh (/təˈniːkwə/), it features a clear stress on the second syllable, lending it precise rhythmic balance in spoken Anglo-American contexts. Between 1976 and 1995, New York birth data record annual occurrences ranging from five to fourteen, with rankings predominantly in the 230–250 interval and a best performance at rank 230 in 1986. It reached fourteen recorded births in both 1991 and 1992 yet consistently hovered outside the top 200—an outcome that can be viewed as a statistical triumph for parents favoring exclusivity. Although its etymology is informally constructed rather than drawn from a historical lexicon, Taniqua’s recurrent use over two decades underscores its status as a niche alternative in late 20th-century naming trends. Technically speaking, the name balances rarity and recognition, ensuring that bearers of Taniqua are neither lost in registries nor relegated to the realm of purely experimental choices.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as tuh-NEE-kwuh (/təˈniːkwə/)
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