Mildred vs Tania

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mildred

Girl #2,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle strength, mild power"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,096
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Millie, Milly

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mildred Rank #2,096
Tania Rank #1,930

Tania is more popular, ranked #1930 vs #2096 for Mildred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred 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 Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

If you choose Tania

Natasha Sasha Anya Boris Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mildred or Tania more popular?

Tania is more popular, ranked #1930 compared to Mildred at #2096 in the United States.

What do Mildred and Tania mean?

Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin). Tania means "of the Tatius family" (Latin origin).

Are Mildred and Tania boy or girl names?

Mildred is primarily a girl name. Tania is primarily a girl name.

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