Tanayah is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria and Benin. It's a unisex name, meaning "God answers" or "God has answered". This name reflects the hope and faith that parents often place in their children's lives. Tanayah is composed of two elements: 'Ola' which means wealth, and 'Yah', an abbreviation for Yahweh, one of the names of God in Judaism. Therefore, Tanayah can be interpreted as "Wealth is from God". It's a name that has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and cultural significance.
The name Tanayah experienced its peak popularity between 2004 and 2007, with a notable spike to 19 births in 2006, followed by 18 births in 2007. However, it has since declined, with fewer than 10 births per year since 2008, reaching as low as 5 births in 2011 and 2019. Despite this decline, there have been consistent births of Tanayah each year from 1995 to the present, totaling 190 births over these years.