Tainá

Tainá is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “child.” In 2024 it was given to 16 girls in the United States.

Tainá at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“child”
Pronunciation
/books.google.com.br/

About the name Tainá

Tainá belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “child” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tainá first appears in Social Security records in 1955. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #914 in 2001, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 2,737 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tainá in US records

First recorded (US)
1955
Best US rank
#914 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Tainá in 2024
16
Total since 1880
2,737

Tainá in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#1784 in 2002
Babies named Tainá in 2010
3
Total since 1996
28

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tainá mean?

Tainá means “child” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tainá a boy or girl name?

Tainá is a girl name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tainá?

Tainá comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Tainá?

Tainá first appears in US records in 1955. Its best-ever ranking was #914 in 2001, and 16 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tainá?

Tainá is pronounced /books.google.com.br/ (IPA).

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