Tania
Tania is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Fairy queen, or belonging to the house of Tatius.
Origin and history
Tania is a short form of Tatiana, a name of Latin and Slavic origin associated with the ancient Roman name Tatius. It gained international popularity in the 20th century as a standalone given name. In the United States, it enjoyed steady usage through the late 20th century and remains a recognizable choice today.
Popularity in the United States
28,891 babies in the United States have been named Tania since 1880. It ranks #852 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1438.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.8 %)
- NY (12 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 234 |
| 1950-1960 | 576 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,864 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,932 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,249 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,120 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,179 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,964 |
| 2020-2029 | 674 |
Famous people named Tania
- Tania Raymonde: Actress
- Tania Zaetta: Actress, Television Presenter
Nicknames
Tani, Tan
Fun facts
- Tania originated as a affectionate Russian pet form of Tatiana before becoming popular independently around the world.
- The name is widely accessible because its pronunciation remains virtually identical across English, Spanish, and Slavic languages.