Tannis
Tannis is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,812 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
Tannis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 288 babies have been named Tannis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tannis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,812 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,812
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 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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Tannis is also used as a boy name, ranked #30394.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tannis
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About the Name Tannis
Tannis is a girl name .
Is Tannis a boy or girl name? Tannis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,812 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,394. Tannis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tannis is currently ranked #16,812 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tannis include Tan, Tay, Tanie, and Tannie. 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis