Tana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tana has Hebrew origins related to security and firmness. It evolved from the word Tanah and has been used in various languages. Today, it is seen as a modern name with positive traits. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Tana is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tana has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6694th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1627th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 780th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 791st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1268th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3266th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7785th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tana"
Pronunciation
/ˈtænə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Tana is derived from the Hebrew word for 'to be secure' or 'to be firm'. It can also be associated with the Hebrew word 'tanah', which means 'to give' or 'to bestow'.
Meaning
secure, firm, to give, to bestow
Language Evolution
Tanah, Tana
Historical Usage
The name Tana has been used in various cultures but gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Tania, Tanya
Modern Popularity & Image
Tana is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Tana Mongeau, Tana French
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tana"
"Tana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6694th of 9107 | 20 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1627th of 9204 | 440 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 780th of 12526 | 3,041 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 791st of 19264 | 2,860 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1268th of 27321 | 1,987 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3266th of 35406 | 750 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7785th of 30306 | 171 |
Regional Popularity of "Tana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
62.10% 960th/1546 |
66.07% 1028th/1556 |
72.25% 1700th/2353 |
56.11% 868th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.97% 712th/2227 |
43.79% 1064th/2430 |
29.37% 838th/2853 |
21.12% 586th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.25% 771st/2937 |
39.65% 1381st/3483 |
25.75% 906th/3518 |
16.57% 670th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.83% 1173rd/3685 |
57.16% 2558th/4475 |
27.96% 1452nd/5194 |
20.44% 1291st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
54.70% 4000th/7313 |
57.11% 4262nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.