Taneeka is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba tribe's name 'Tanika', meaning 'God has answered'. It is often spelled Tanika but also appears as Taneeca and Tenekea. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
"The name Taneeka experienced varying popularity between 1972 and 1994, with peaks of 16 births in 1976 and 17 in 1977, but also notable lows like 5 births in both 1988 and 1992. Overall, there were a total of 194 babies named Taneeka during this period."