Holding steady.
Popularity of Tanith since 1974
Babies named Tanith per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tanith is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. records in 1974, placing it among the newer wave of invented or revived names. Though it has never ranked in the top 1000, its peak year was 2006, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though still at a very low level. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, neither rising sharply nor falling into obscurity. It has not been associated with any particular state or region, appearing spread thinly across the country. The etymology is uncertain: it may be an invented name or a variant of Tanit, the Phoenician goddess, lending it a mysterious, ancient-sounding quality that appeals to parents looking for something distinctive.
Tanith first appeared in the United States in 1974. It may be a modern invention, possibly influenced by the Phoenician goddess Tanit, who was associated with the moon and fertility in Carthaginian religion. However, the spelling -ith gives it a fashionable sound reminiscent of other modern names. Its use remains rare and primarily American.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tani, Anne
Variants: Tanit
Sibling names for Tanith
Names that share Tanith's style, for a brother or sister.
