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Tanmay

♂ Boy

Pronounced TUN-may /ˈtʌn.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit tanmaya, 'absorbed in; engrossed; made of that' — describing complete absorption in something, often used of devotion or deep concentration. A well-established modern Indian name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of focus: Tanmay means 'absorbed; deeply engrossed' (said 'TUN-may').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit tanmaya, 'absorbed in; engrossed; made of that' — describing complete absorption in something, often used of devotion or deep concentration. A well-established modern Indian name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13961 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820012024

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

Tanmay comes from Sanskrit tanmaya, 'absorbed in; made of that' — the state of complete immersion, whether in devotion, study or art. It is a well-used modern name in India, quietly philosophical without being heavy. Focused, calm, and thoughtful (said 'TUN-may').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried by Indian-American families. Rare, Sanskrit, and thoughtful.

Did you know? Tanmaya describes the state of being wholly taken up by something — lost in a task, a piece of music, a prayer. It is an unusual and rather beautiful thing to name a child for (said 'TUN-may').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Tanmay — Sanskrit tanmaya 'absorbed; engrossed'

Variations

TanmayaTanmai

Nicknames

TanuTan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tanmay mean?

Tanmay is Sanskrit for 'absorbed; engrossed' — the state of being wholly taken up by something.

How do you pronounce Tanmay?

It's said TUN-may /ˈtʌn.meɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tanmay a boy or girl name?

Tanmay is a boy's name; Tanmaya is used for girls.

How popular is Tanmay?

Tanmay is a rare name for boys in the U.S., well used in India.

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