Tanaka
Pronunciation: [ t-ahn-AHK-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tanaka first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 10 babies have been named Tanaka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tanaka is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,226 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,226
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tanaka is also used as a girl name, ranked #61677.
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About the Name Tanaka
Tanaka is a boy name .
Is Tanaka a boy or girl name? Tanaka is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,226 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,677. Tanaka is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tanaka is currently ranked #27,226 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tanaka include Tan, Tana, Tanay, Tanaie, Tay, Taie, and Tankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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