Thanh
Pronunciation: [ th-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thanh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 1,099 babies have been named Thanh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thanh is past its peak , currently ranked #27,463 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,463
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Thanh
Thanh is a boy name .
Is Thanh a boy or girl name? Thanh is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,463 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,223. Thanh is more commonly used as a girl name.
Thanh is currently ranked #27,463 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thanh include Tha, Thy, Thie, and Thakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Thanh include Thane, Thang . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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