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Tahani

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningcongratulations · Arabic

Tahani is an Arabic girl name meaning “congratulations”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationTahani is having its moment right now. Most Tahanis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tahani would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 38,314 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryTahani first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tahani

Tahani is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “congratulations”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Tahani

What does the name Tahani mean?

Tahani means “congratulations” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Tahani?

Tahani is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Tahani a boy or girl name?

Tahani is a girl name. In 2025, 42 US girls were named Tahani.

How popular is the name Tahani?

Tahani ranked #3,577 for US girls in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2021, when it reached #2,186. Over the last five years it has slipped 239 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Tahani?

Tahani is an Arabic girl name meaning “congratulations”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.