Tanya Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAHN-yah / ˈtɑːn.jəRussian; Slavic
Meaning
Russian: 'fairy queen'; Slavic: 'the one who is worthy'
Historical & Cultural Background
Tanya is often considered a diminutive of the name Tatiana, which has roots in ancient Roman culture. The name gained popularity in Russia and other Slavic countries. It has been used in various forms across different cultures, often associated with femininity. Despite its feminine origins, Tanya has been adopted in some contexts as a masculine name.
Trend Summary
Tanya has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tani
- Tanya
International Variants
- Tania (Spanish)
- Tanja (German)
- Tanya (English)
- Tatiana (Russian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tanya was first seen in the United States in 1956. Tanya has ranked as high as #1041 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Tanya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tanya (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |