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Tania
GirlRussian, Latin· “short form of Tatiana”
- Meaning
- short form of Tatiana
- Origin
- Russian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- TAHN-yuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,050
- US babies 2025
- 93
- Best rank
- #312 (1976)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Tania
Tania is a Russian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of Tatiana”.
Tania is a form of Tanya, the Russian short form of Tatiana. Tatiana comes from the Roman family name Tatius, borne by a legendary Sabine king who ruled jointly with Romulus; the deeper meaning of Tatius is unknown. Saint Tatiana of Rome was an early Christian martyr, and in Russian literature Tatiana is the heroine of Pushkin's Eugene Onegin. Tania is used in Spanish, Portuguese and English as well as Slavic languages. It is short, warm and international.
Other spellings with the same sound: Tonya, Tanya.
Popularity over time
Tania first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 51 different years, starting in 1960. Its best national rank was #312 in 1976, and the most babies received it in 1993, when 846 were named Tania. In 2025, 93 babies were named Tania, and it ranked #2,050 nationally. That is 40% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,362 in 1950, #432 in 1980, #460 in 2000, #885 in 2010, and #2,050 in 2025. Of the 28,891 US girls named Tania since records began, 21% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 6,120 babies. Since 2010, 2,638 more have been named Tania.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tierra, Nicolette, Larissa, Thalia, and Ciera.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tania ranked highest in New Jersey, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1158 | 6 |
| California | #1317 | 19 |
| Texas | #1348 | 19 |
| Pennsylvania | #1607 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Tania is usually pronounced TAHN-yuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-ia”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Tonya and Tanya.
Middle names for Tania
A few middle names that flow with Tania: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tania
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tania mean?
Tania is a Russian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of Tatiana”.
What is the origin of the name Tania?
Tania has Russian and Latin roots. Tania is a form of Tanya, the Russian short form of Tatiana.
Is Tania a popular name?
Not especially. Tania ranked #2,050 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tania a boy or girl name?
Tania is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Tania?
Tania is usually pronounced TAHN-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings