Tana
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 6 babies have been named Tana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,443 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,443
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tana is also used as a girl name, ranked #8719.
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About the Name Tana
Tana is a boy name .
Is Tana a boy or girl name? Tana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,443 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,719. Tana is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tana is currently ranked #17,443 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tana include Tanner, Tanush . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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