Taneal is a unique and attractive first name, believed to have been introduced in the mid-20th century. Its origin is uncertain, but it's often suggested to be a variant of Tanisha, meaning 'belonging to God' in African origin names. Alternatively, some sources propose it could be inspired by Tanelorn, a fictional place from Michael Moorcock's Elric series. The name has gained some popularity over the years and is seen as distinctive yet approachable.
The name Taneal experienced varied popularity over the decades with peaks in the late 1970s and early 1990s, followed by a decline in usage from the mid-1990s onwards.