Declining since 2022, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Tahani since 1982
Babies named Tahani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 193 |
| 2020s | 330 |
Meaning & origin
Tahani first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1982, and its highest rank came in 2021 at 3,577th. Since then it has been falling, with a rank of 3,577 again in 2025, used at a rate of 1 in 38,268 births. The name saw its peak usage in 2021 before beginning a gradual decline through 2022 and beyond. In the United States, it is most common in New York and Florida, reflecting communities with Arabic-speaking populations. The name's meaning of congratulations makes it a positive choice, and its relative rarity gives it a distinctive feel.
Tahani derives from the Arabic root ه ن ء (h-n-') meaning 'to congratulate.' The name Tahani is the plural form of tahniyah (congratulation), and it has been used across the Arabic-speaking world as a given name expressing joy and good wishes.
Where Tahani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tah, Hani
Variants: Tahany, Tahanie
Sibling names for Tahani
Names that share Tahani's style, for a brother or sister.
