Holding steady.
Popularity of Tajanae since 1990
Babies named Tajanae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 165 |
| 2000s | 266 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Tajanae is a modern American girl's name that first appeared in the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1990. It never broke into the national top 1,000, remaining a rare choice. Its peak year was 2001, after which usage returned to a low, stable level. As of 2025, the name continues to be given, though infrequently. The name's origin is unclear; it is likely a creative spelling or diminutive of Tajana, itself a modern coinage. Tajanae exemplifies the trend of combining a fashionable initial sound with a feminine ending, forming a name that is distinctive yet familiar. Because it has never been common, it has no strong association with any particular state or region in the U.S.
The name Tajanae appears to be a modern American coinage, likely created by combining the popular prefix Taj- (itself influenced by names like Taj or Tajana) with the trending feminine suffix -ae. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and peaked in usage in 2001, suggesting it may have been inspired by a brief cultural trend. Its meaning is not derived from any established language.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Tajana, Tajania
Sibling names for Tajanae
Names that share Tajanae's style, for a brother or sister.
