Tania Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tania is a name of Russian origin, derived from Tatiana, meaning fairy queen. It has evolved through historical forms such as Tatiana and Tania. The name is often associated with grace and charm, and it gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Eastern Europe. There are variants like Tanya and Tatiana, and it has been borne by notable individuals in various fields.
The name Tania is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Tania has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, 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 male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tania' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8116th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7673rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2850th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1094th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 414th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 464th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 539th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1500th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tania' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tania"
Pronunciation
/ˈtæniə/
Origin
Russian
Etymology
Tania is derived from the Russian diminutive form of the name Tatiana, which comes from the Roman family name Tatius.
Meaning
Fairy queen
Language Evolution
Tatiana, Tania
Historical Usage
The name Tania became popular in the 20th century, particularly in Eastern Europe and among communities influenced by Russian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Tatiana, Tanya, Tani
Modern Popularity & Image
Tania is often perceived as a feminine and elegant name, associated with grace and charm.
Famous People
Tania Raymonde, Tania Mallet, Tania Libertad
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tania"
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 "Tania"
"Tania" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8116th of 16616 | 56 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7673rd of 9107 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2850th of 9204 | 181 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1094th of 12526 | 1,675 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 414th of 19264 | 8,339 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 464th of 27321 | 8,183 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 539th of 35406 | 8,642 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1500th of 30306 | 1,765 |
Regional Popularity of "Tania" 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) |
- | - | - |
51.43% 3249th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tania" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
- |
88.17% 1364th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
45.94% 1023rd/2227 |
37.45% 910th/2430 |
45.53% 1299th/2853 |
29.91% 830th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.54% 427th/2937 |
9.16% 319th/3483 |
15.29% 538th/3518 |
9.59% 388th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.86% 658th/3685 |
9.27% 415th/4475 |
11.59% 602nd/5194 |
5.37% 339th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.51% 665th/4582 |
12.70% 656th/5164 |
7.36% 538th/7313 |
5.96% 445th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
49.17% 1959th/3984 |
40.07% 1798th/4487 |
20.17% 1376th/6822 |
20.47% 1285th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tania"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tania" 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.