Tanja
Tanja: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tanja
- A female given name, variant of Tanya
How popular is Tanja?
Since 1880, 2,580 girls in the U.S. have been named Tanja. Its highest rank for girls was #875 in 1970. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Tanja
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Tanja
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Tanja FAQ
What does the name Tanja mean?
A female given name, variant of Tanya
How popular is the name Tanja?
Since 1880, 2,580 girls in the U.S. have been named Tanja. Its highest rank for girls was #875 in 1970. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Tanja a boy or girl name?
Tanja is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,580 girls and 0 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.