Tanaka

Q: Is Tanaka a boy or girl name?

Tanaka is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #27226, and as a girl name it ranks #61677.

Q: How popular is the name Tanaka?

Tanaka is ranked #27226 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ t-ahn-AHK-uh ]

Boy Name #27,226 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tanaka is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-ahn-AHK-uh.

Popularity Over Time

#27,226

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,226
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Tan Tay Tanie Tanaie

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Also a Girl Name

Tanaka is also used as a girl name, ranked #61677.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanaka

Is Tanaka a boy or girl name?

Tanaka is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27226. As a girl name, it is ranked #61677. Tanaka is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Tanaka?

Tanaka is pronounced t-ahn-AHK-uh.

How popular is the name Tanaka?

Tanaka is currently ranked #27226 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tanaka?

Common nicknames for Tanaka include Tan, Tay, Tanie, and Tanaie.

Is Tanaka a common or rare name?

Tanaka is an uncommon name, ranked #27226 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Tay, Tanie, and Tanaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.