Tanja Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationTAN-yah / /ˈtæn.jə/

Slavic; Scandinavian

Meaning

Slavic: 'fairy queen'; Scandinavian: 'the one who is worthy'

Historical & Cultural Background

Tanja is a feminine given name that is commonly found in Slavic countries, particularly in Russia and the former Yugoslavia. It is often considered a diminutive form of the name Tatiana. In Scandinavian countries, Tanja is also used, reflecting a broader European appeal. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, often associated with qualities of beauty and grace.

Trend Summary

Tanja has seen fluctuating popularity in the US, with a peak in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

SanjaMajaLanaNinaZaraAnjaKajaDanja

Variants

  • Tanya
  • Tania

International Variants

  • Tanja (German)
  • Tanya (English)
  • Tania (Spanish)

Famous people named Tanja

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Fictional characters named Tanja

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Sibling Suggestions

TatianaTanyaTaniaTamaraTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tanja was first seen in the United States in 1943. Tanja has ranked as high as #970 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Tanja has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tanja (1989)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19435
19475
19508
195110
195210
195314
195412
195518
195623
195734
195841
195940
196071
196182
196267
196392
1964104
196588
1966101
1967110
1968110
1969126
1970153
1971126
1972134
197391
1974104
197571
197669
197748
197869
197959
198047
198137
198231
198345
198435
198531
198633
198723
198826
198921
199025
199111
199222
199312
199414
199511
19967
19979
199810
19995
20017
20026
20045
20065
20077