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Tahani Pronunciation

Tahani is pronounced tə-HAH-nee /təˈhɑ.ni/High

Meaning: Congratulations, felicitations, good wishes; from Arabic tahani, the plural of tahniahHigh

In 30 seconds: A name that arrives already celebrating: Tahani is Arabic for 'congratulations'. The Good Place introduced it to millions — the meaning was the show's quiet joke and gift.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningCongratulations, felicitations, good wishes; from Arabic tahani, the plural of tahniah

U.S. rank (2024)#3370 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 703

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Tahani comes from Arabic tahani, the plural of tahniah — 'congratulation, felicitation' — making it one of the warmest word-names in Arabic, given as a wish of joy over a daughter's life. It is used across the Gulf, the Levant, and North Africa.

American audiences met it through Jameela Jamil's glamorous Tahani on The Good Place (2016–2020), which nudged the name into wider awareness. In U.S. records it remains rare, used in Arab and Muslim families and by fans of a very good show.

Did you know? On The Good Place, Tahani Al-Jamil's name was a deliberate writers' wink — Tahani 'congratulations', Al-Jamil 'the beautiful' — a perfectly named socialite.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Tahani — etymology

Variations

TahaniaTahanie

Nicknames

TahHani

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Tahani?

Tahani is pronounced tə-HAH-nee (/təˈhɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Tahani said aloud.

How do you say Tahani?

Tahani is said tə-HAH-nee (/təˈhɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Tahani said aloud.

What does the name Tahani mean?

Tahani is Arabic for 'congratulations' or 'good wishes', from the plural of tahniah.

Is Tahani a boy or girl name?

Tahani is a girl's name.

How popular is Tahani?

Tahani is a rare name in the U.S., lifted into view by The Good Place.