Tanja

Tanja is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2000.

Tanja at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tanja

Tanja belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tanja first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #875 in 1970, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,580 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tanja in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#875 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Total since 1880
2,580

Tanja in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#3247 in 2000
Babies named Tanja in 2000
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tanja mean?

The meaning of Tanja is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tanja a boy or girl name?

Tanja is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2000.

What origin is the name Tanja?

Tanja comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tanja?

Tanja first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #875 in 1970, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].