Holding steady.
Popularity of Tannah since 1980
Babies named Tannah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Tannah is a modern, rare name for girls that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980. It reached its peak popularity in the year 2000, but has never ranked in the top 1000, remaining a stable, uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant increase or decline. The name likely originated as a creative variant of Tanya or as a feminine form of Tann, though its exact etymology is uncertain. Due to its rarity, no top states have recorded notable usage, and it remains a distinctive option for parents seeking a unique name with a soft sound.
Tannah is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1980. It may be a feminine form of Tann, a surname, or a creative spelling variant of Tanya, ultimately from Russian Tanya, a diminutive of Tatiana. Its use has remained rare and stable.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tanny, Anna
Sibling names for Tannah
Names that share Tannah's style, for a brother or sister.
