Taneja is a prominent Indian surname derived from the ancient Indian practice of using family names to denote lineage and ancestry. It is believed to trace back to the Tanejas, an affluent landowning caste in India during medieval times. The name is often found among members of the Kshatriya community, historically considered warriors and administrators. Today, it continues to be a widely recognized surname among Indians worldwide.
The name Taneja experienced a notable dip in popularity between 1998 and 2000, with only 5 births recorded in 1998 and 6 in both 1999 and 2000. However, it bounced back starting from 2001, with 8 births that year, and maintained a consistent number of births thereafter, averaging around 6 per year until 2006. Overall, the name Taneja had a total of 52 births between 1997 and 2006.