Tanis
Pronunciation: [ t-AN-ihs ]
Tanis is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,974 in the US, popular nicknames include Tan, Tay, and Tanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Tanis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 810 babies have been named Tanis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tanis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,974 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,974
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tanis is also used as a boy name, ranked #20563.
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About the Name Tanis
Tanis is a girl name .
Is Tanis a boy or girl name? Tanis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,974 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,563. Tanis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tanis is currently ranked #36,974 in popularity for girl 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.
Alternative spellings of Tanis include Tania, Taniyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis