Tanita
Tanita is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,892 in the US, popular nicknames include Tan, Tay, and Tanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tanita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 607 babies have been named Tanita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tanita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,892 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,892
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Tanita
Tanita is a girl name .
Tanita is currently ranked #63,892 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tanita include Tan, Tay, Tanie, and Taniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tanita 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