The nameTania
Tania is a Russian pet form of Tatiana.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Tania comes from Tatiana, from the Roman family name Tatius.
Origin
Latin, through Russian.
History
In the United States Tania reached 312th in 1976. In England and Wales it reached 460th in 1997.
Famous people named Tania
- Tania Bryer, television presenter
Popularity of the name Tania
Tania in the United States
Tania was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 6,179 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Tania. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Tania in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 116 births a year on average, against 159 in the five years before.
Tania in the United Kingdom
Tania was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 441 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Tania. Half of all babies named Tania in the United Kingdom were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Tania in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Tania
Names from the same generation as Tania, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tania mean?
Tania comes from Tatiana, from the Roman family name Tatius.
What is the origin of the name Tania?
Latin, through Russian.
Is Tania a girl's or a boy's name?
Tania is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Tania?
In 2024, Tania was the 1921st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 103 births.
What are the variants of the name Tania?
Variants and related names of Tania include Tatiana.
What are good sibling names for Tania?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Fabiola, Paola, Deanna and Pamela for a sister, Jermaine, Antony, Antoine and Octavio for a brother.
Who are famous people named Tania?
Tania Bryer, television presenter.