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Tana

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Pronounced TAH-nah /ˈtΙ‘.nΙ‘/High

Meaning: A short form of Tatiana (a Roman family name) and other Tan- names; also a Slavic and place-name (Lake Tana); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Tatiana: Tana. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowSlavic, Latin
MeaningA short form of Tatiana (a Roman family name) and other Tan- names; also a Slavic and place-name (Lake Tana); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#17017 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 9,274

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196219242025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tana is a short form of Tatiana (a Roman family name) and other Tan- names; it is also a Slavic and place-name (Lake Tana; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'TAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form of Tatiana. Rare, a-short-form, and modern.

Did you know? Tana is a short form of Tatiana (a Roman family name) and other Tan- names β€” also a Slavic and place-name (Lake Tana) β€” a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References β€” Tana β€” routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tana mean?

Tana is a short form of Tatiana and other Tan- names; also a place-name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tana?

It's said TAH-nah /ˈtΙ‘.nΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tana a boy or girl name?

Tana is a girl's name.

How popular is Tana?

Tana is a very rare name in the U.S.

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