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Tani

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Pronounced TAH-nee /ˈtɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Tania/Tanya (ultimately from Tatiana), and separately a Japanese word tani ('valley'). Both noted honestly; routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Tani shortens Tania and echoes Japanese 'valley' (said 'TAH-nee'). Neat and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Japanese
MeaningA short form of Tania/Tanya (ultimately from Tatiana), and separately a Japanese word tani ('valley'). Both noted honestly; routes vary.
U.S. rank (2022)#17494 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 997

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319422022

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

Tani is a short form of Tania/Tanya, ultimately from Tatiana, and also the Japanese word tani ('valley'). Its routes vary, which we note — crisp and rare in the U.S. (said 'TAH-nee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, crisp, and warm.

Did you know? Tani is a short form of Tania/Tanya (from Tatiana), and separately a Japanese word meaning 'valley' — both noted honestly (said 'TAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Tani — short for Tania; Japanese 'valley'; routes vary

Variations

TaniaTanniTanie

Nicknames

TanNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tani mean?

Tani is a short form of Tania/Tanya (from Tatiana), and also a Japanese word meaning 'valley.' Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tani?

It's said TAH-nee /ˈtɑː.ni/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tani a boy or girl name?

Tani is a girl's name.

How popular is Tani?

Tani is a rare name in the U.S.

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