Save Gender Feminine Usage African American (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /tə.ˈnaɪ.ə/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History An invented name, based on the sounds of names such as Tanisha and Shania. Related Names Rootsta + ny + yaUser SubmissionsTåniya, Taniya PopularityDetails Last ranked #894 in 2009 United States Categories invented