Tanya
Tanya is a Russian diminutive of Tatiana, which derives from the Roman family name Tatius. The name gained widespread international popularity in the mid-20th century and carries a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#3493 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Tania, Tanja, Tonya)
- •Easy to pronounce in most languages
- •Has a casual, friendly feel that works well across age groups
- •Popular in the 1970s-80s, now considered vintage-chic
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Famous People
Tanya Tucker
Country music singer
Tanya Plibersek
Australian politician
Tanya Roberts
Actress (Charlie's Angels, Bond girl)
Tanya Donelly
Singer-songwriter (Belly, Throwing Muses)
Statistics
116,812
Total births since 1880
1974
Peak year
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