Tana
Tana is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Fairy queen; short form of Tatiana.
Origin and history
Tana is most commonly a short form of Tatiana or Tanya, derived from Slavic and Latin origins. It has also appeared as an independent given name across various cultures. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
9,274 babies in the United States have been named Tana since 1880. It ranks #1734 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2040.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.8 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- OH (10.1 %)
- WA (6.3 %)
- MT (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 25 |
| 1930-1940 | 28 |
| 1940-1950 | 880 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,480 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,063 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,730 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,481 |
| 1990-2000 | 885 |
| 2000-2010 | 464 |
| 2010-2019 | 177 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named Tana
- Tana Ramsay: Author, Television Personality
- Tana Mongeau: Internet Personality, YouTuber
Fun facts
- Tana originated primarily as a short form of Tatiana, a historic Slavic name of Latin origin.
- The name saw its highest U.S. adoption in the mid-to-late 20th century before becoming a rare choice in recent years.