Holding steady.
Popularity of Tanaja since 1988
Babies named Tanaja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 157 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tanaja is a rare modern name that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1988. Its most notable year of use was 2006, when it reached its peak popularity. Despite this uptick, the name has never achieved widespread use and has remained consistently uncommon. Its growth has been stable over recent decades, reflecting a pattern of steady but very low frequency. Because the name has no clear etymological roots in any language, its appeal likely lies in its melodic sound and resemblance to other modern invented names. It is used almost exclusively for girls.
Tanaja first appeared in U.S. records in 1988. It has no clear etymology or traditional language source, and is most likely a modern coinage, perhaps influenced by sounds or spelling patterns in names like Tania or Taja.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tana, Naja
Sibling names for Tanaja
Names that share Tanaja's style, for a brother or sister.
