Taina
Taina is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Good, noble, or peaceful.
Origin and history
Taina is a feminine name derived from the Indigenous Taíno people of the Caribbean, where the word originally meant 'good' or 'noble'. It is also used as a short form of Tatyana in Russian and Scandinavian contexts. In the United States, it is a uncommon but steadily used name, often chosen to honor Caribbean heritage.
Popularity in the United States
2,757 babies in the United States have been named Taina since 1880. It ranks #3369 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1968.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.7 %)
- FL (11.6 %)
- NJ (10.1 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
- MA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 124 |
| 1970-1980 | 201 |
| 1980-1990 | 507 |
| 1990-2000 | 460 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,025 |
| 2010-2019 | 235 |
| 2020-2029 | 133 |
Famous people named Taina
- Taina Elg: Actress, Dancer
- Taina Licciardo-Toivola: Content Creator, YouTuber
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Taíno language, where it was used to distinguish the native Caribbean people from hostile groups.
- While primarily associated with the Taíno people, it is also occasionally used in Northern Europe as a diminutive of Tatyana.