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Tanya

Tanya is a girl's name of English origin meaning “we have been comforted.” In 2024 it was given to 45 girls in the United States.

Tanya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“we have been comforted”
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑːnjə/
Also spelled
Tanyaradzwa

About the name Tanya

Tanya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “we have been comforted” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Tanyaradzwa.

In the United States, Tanya first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #46 in 1974, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 116,812 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tanya in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#46 in 1974
Peak year
1974
Babies named Tanya in 2024
45
Total since 1880
116,812

Tanya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#235 in 1996
Babies named Tanya in 2025
12
Total since 1996
1,945

Spellings & short forms

Tanyaradzwa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tanya mean?

Tanya means “we have been comforted” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tanya a boy or girl name?

Tanya is a girl name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tanya?

Tanya comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Tanyaradzwa.

How popular is the name Tanya?

Tanya first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #46 in 1974, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tanya?

Tanya is pronounced /ˈtɑːnjə/ (IPA).

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