Tanaya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tanaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 2,113 babies have been named Tanaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tanaya is past its peak , currently ranked #8,553 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,553
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Tanaya
Tanaya is a girl name .
Tanaya is currently ranked #8,553 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tanaya include Tan, Tana, Tanay, Tanaie, Tay, Taie, and Tankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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