Tanis

Q: Is Tanis a boy or girl name?

Tanis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20563, and as a girl name it ranks #36974.

Q: How popular is the name Tanis?

Tanis is ranked #20563 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ t-AN-ihs ]

Boy Name #20,563 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tanis is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AN-ihs.

Parents who love the name Tanis often also consider Si, Dieter, Smithy .

Popularity Over Time

#20,563

Current Rank

Peaked 1997 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,563
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Tan Tay Tanie

Middle Name Ideas

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Tanis Andrew

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Tanis Angel

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Tanis Brooks

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Tanis Adriel

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Tanis Damian

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Tanis Charles

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Tanis Bennett

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Tanis Dominic

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Tanis Jayden

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Also a Girl Name

Tanis is also used as a girl name, ranked #36974.

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Similar Names

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Sigel Boy Germanic Smithy Boy Old English Si Boy Hebrew Ferrin Boy Irish Gaelic Dieter Boy Old High German Fielden Boy Old English Windford Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanis

Is Tanis a boy or girl name?

Tanis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20563. As a girl name, it is ranked #36974. Tanis is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Tanis?

Tanis is pronounced t-AN-ihs.

How popular is the name Tanis?

Tanis is currently ranked #20563 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tanis?

Common nicknames for Tanis include Tan, Tay, and Tanie.

Is Tanis a common or rare name?

Tanis is an uncommon name, ranked #20563 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tanis

Tanis is a boy name .

Is Tanis a boy or girl name? Tanis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,563 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,974. Tanis is more commonly used as a boy name.

Tanis is currently ranked #20,563 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tanis include Tan, Tay, and Tanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.