Tania
Pronunciation: [ t-AHNY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tania first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 61 babies have been named Tania in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tania is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,961 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,961
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tania is also used as a girl name, ranked #1930.
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About the Name Tania
Tania is a boy name .
Is Tania a boy or girl name? Tania is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,961 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,930. Tania is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tania is currently ranked #17,961 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tania include Tan, Tay, Taie, and Tankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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