Holding steady.
Popularity of Tannia since 1961
Babies named Tannia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tannia is a phonetic variant of Tania that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961. Its usage peaked in 1993, but it has never been common enough to rank in the top 1000. The name maintains a stable but low profile, appealing to parents who prefer the familiar Tania with a distinctive spelling. Its similarity to Tatiana lends it a subtle international flair, while the conventional nickname Tani keeps it approachable.
Tannia is a modern English respelling of Tania, itself a diminutive of Tatiana. Tatiana is a feminine form of the Roman family name Tatianus, derived from the Sabine king Titus Tatius. The name spread through Eastern Orthodox veneration of Saint Tatiana, a 3rd-century Christian martyr. The spelling Tannia emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a phonetic variation of Tania.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tani, Tanny, Tia, Nia
Sibling names for Tannia
Names that share Tannia's style, for a brother or sister.
