Tanzania
Pronunciation: [ t-anz-AYN-ee-uh ]
Tanzania is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,748 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
Tanzania first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 667 babies have been named Tanzania in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tanzania is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,748 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,748
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Tanzania
Tanzania is a girl name .
Tanzania is currently ranked #62,748 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tanzania include Tan, Tay, Tanie, and Tanzie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis