Dasha vs Tania

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dasha

Girl #1,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Persian via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,854
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dash

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tania

Girl #1,930 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Tatius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,930
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tani, Tanya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dasha Rank #1,854
Tania Rank #1,930

Dasha is more popular, ranked #1854 vs #1930 for Tania.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dasha ___

  • Dasha Marie
  • Dasha Rose
  • Dasha Elena
  • Dasha Vera
  • Dasha Grace
  • Dasha Irene

Tania ___

  • Tania Marie
  • Tania Rose
  • Tania Elena
  • Tania Sofia
  • Tania Grace
  • Tania Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dasha

Masha Sasha Nikolai Ivan Natasha

If you choose Tania

Natasha Sasha Anya Boris Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dasha or Tania more popular?

Dasha is more popular, ranked #1854 compared to Tania at #1930 in the United States.

What do Dasha and Tania mean?

Dasha means "gift of God" (Persian via Russian origin). Tania means "of the Tatius family" (Latin origin).

Are Dasha and Tania boy or girl names?

Dasha is primarily a girl name. Tania is primarily a girl name.

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