Tania
Tania: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tania
- A diminutive of the female given names Tatiana and Tetyana.
Etymology
From Russian. See Tanya.
How popular is Tania?
Since 1880, 28,891 girls and 61 boys in the U.S. have been named Tania (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #312 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #5316 in 1993. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Tania
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Sibling name ideas for Tania
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Tania FAQ
What does the name Tania mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Tatiana and Tetyana. From Russian. See Tanya.
What is the origin of the name Tania?
Tania is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Tania?
Since 1880, 28,891 girls and 61 boys in the U.S. have been named Tania (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #312 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #5316 in 1993. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tania a boy or girl name?
Tania is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,891 girls and 61 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.