Tanya
Pronunciation: [ t-AHNY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tanya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 405 babies have been named Tanya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tanya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,409 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,409
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tanya is also used as a girl name, ranked #3495.
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#39,600 in US
Old English origin
"broad fortified settlement"
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Germanic/Hebrew combined origin
"resolute protector who adds blessings"
#39,603 in US
Middle High German origin
"dweller by a spring or well"
#39,568 in US
Old French origin
"warm earthy hue; tanned"
#39,591 in US
Celtic origin
"eminence, hill"
#39,477 in US
Welsh origin
"grey, grey-haired"
#39,420 in US
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About the Name Tanya
Tanya is a boy name .
Is Tanya a boy or girl name? Tanya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,409 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,495. Tanya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tanya is currently ranked #39,409 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tanya include Tan, Tay, Taie, and Tankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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