Tanyika is of African origin, specifically Swahili, meaning 'born on Saturday'. It's a unique and distinctive name that carries cultural significance.
"The name Tanyika experienced fluctuations in popularity during the years 1970 to 1980, peaking at 16 births in 1974 and dropping to a low of 6 births in 1980, with a total of 70 babies named Tanyika born over these years."