Holding steady.
Popularity of Tanara since 1969
Babies named Tanara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tanara is a rare and modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1969, reflecting the late-20th-century trend toward coined and creatively spelled names. Its peak year came in 1984, though even then the number of babies given the name was very small; it has never approached the top 1,000 and remains unusual. The trajectory of this name is stable, meaning its usage has neither spiked nor faded dramatically over time. With no strong ties to a particular origin or meaning, Tanara offers a blank slate for parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name.
Tanara first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, likely as a creative respelling or blend of names like Tamara (of Hebrew origin, meaning 'date palm') or Tanika (possibly derived from Tanya or a Slavic diminutive). Its usage has remained rare and sporadic, never entering the top 1,000 names. The name's emergence in the late 1960s aligns with a trend toward distinctive, invented names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tana, Nara, Tani
Variants: Tanarra
Sibling names for Tanara
Names that share Tanara's style, for a brother or sister.
