Tannis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tannis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 5 babies have been named Tannis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tannis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,394 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,394
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tannis is also used as a girl name, ranked #16812.
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About the Name Tannis
Tannis is a boy name .
Is Tannis a boy or girl name? Tannis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,394 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,812. Tannis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tannis is currently ranked #30,394 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tannis include Tan, Tann, Tanny, Tannie, Tay, Taie, and Tankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tannis include Tanner . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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