Tanaka

Q: Is Tanaka a boy or girl name?

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

Q: How popular is the name Tanaka?

Tanaka is ranked #61677 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ t-ahn-AHK-uh ]

Girl Name #61,677 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Popularity Over Time

#61,677

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #61,677
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Tan Tay Tanie Tanaie

Middle Name Ideas

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Tanaka Claire

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Tanaka Grace

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Tanaka June

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Also a Boy Name

Tanaka is also used as a boy name, ranked #27226.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanaka

Is Tanaka a boy or girl name?

Tanaka is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #61677. As a boy name, it is ranked #27226. 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 #61677 in popularity for girl 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 #61677 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tanaka

Tanaka is a girl name .

Is Tanaka a boy or girl name? Tanaka is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,677 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,226. Tanaka is more commonly used as a boy name.

Tanaka is currently ranked #61,677 in popularity for girl 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.