Holding steady.
Popularity of Tanai since 1975
Babies named Tanai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Tanai is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. Its usage has remained consistently uncommon, with no recorded rank in any year. The name saw its peak number of births in 2006, though still at very low numbers. Tanai's trajectory has been stable, with no significant rise or decline. The name is primarily used for girls, and its origins are unclear, possibly a respelling or variant of names like Tanaya or Tania. Given its infrequency, no strong state or regional patterns have emerged.
The name Tanai first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, likely as a modern coinage or respelling of names like Tanaya or Tania. Its usage has remained rare and stable, with a slight peak in 2006. The name shows no strong ties to a specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tana
Sibling names for Tanai
Names that share Tanai's style, for a brother or sister.
