Tanis
Pronunciation: [ t-AN-ihs ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,563
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Sibling Match
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Also a Girl Name
Tanis is also used as a girl name, ranked #36974.
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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.