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Tasnia

taz-NEE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a feminine form of Tasnim, a name derived from an Arabic word for a spring in Paradise.

Peak popularity
2000
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tasnia since 1992

Babies named Tasnia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61117200020102020Most births 2000Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s52
2000s109
2010s33
2020s23

Meaning & origin

Tasnia first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1992, a modern addition to the landscape of female names. Its peak year came in 2000, when it reached its highest recorded usage, though the name has never entered the top 1,000 and remains exceptionally rare. The trajectory since 2000 has been largely stable, with small numbers of parents choosing it each year. Tasnia likely draws from Arabic roots, echoing names like Tasnim that carry religious resonance in the Quran. Without a standard spelling variant or long history in the data, the name is a distinctive choice for families seeking a rare, phonetically accessible name with subtle cultural depth.

Tasnia is likely a modern feminine given name of Arabic origin. It may be related to Tasnim, which appears in the Quran as the name of a spring in Paradise (Surah 83:27-28). The name has been used among Muslim families in South Asia and elsewhere since the late 20th century.

Sibling names for Tasnia

Names that share Tasnia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Tasnim, Ayesha, Fatima, Zara, Iman

Brothers: Tasnim, Zayn, Omar, Ali, Hasan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tasnia mean?
Tasnia is of uncertain origin; it may be a variant of Tasnim, which refers to a spring in Paradise mentioned in the Quran.
How popular is the name Tasnia?
Tasnia has been consistently given to a small number of girls in the United States since 1992, with a peak in the year 2000. It remains a rare name.
Is Tasnia a boy or girl name?
Tasnia is primarily used as a feminine given name.