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Tania

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningfrom the name Tatiana · Latin

Tania is a Mexican girl name meaning “from the name Tatiana”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Tania and you get Anita and Tiana. Same letters, different names.
  • Hidden namesLook closely: Tania has the name Nia hiding inside it.
  • GenerationTania peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Tania you'd meet today is about 49 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tania would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 17,271 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryTania first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
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hello, little Tania

US births per million girls, 1918–2025

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

About the name Tania

Tania is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “from the name Tatiana”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Tania

Girl name: Taniyah

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Questions about the name Tania

What does the name Tania mean?

Tania means “from the name Tatiana” and comes from Latin.

What is the origin of the name Tania?

Tania is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Tania a boy or girl name?

Tania is a girl name. In 2025, 93 US girls were named Tania.

How popular is the name Tania?

Tania ranked #2,036 for US girls in 2025, given to 93 babies. Its best year was 1976, when it reached #312. Over the last five years it has slipped 443 places.

What names are similar to Tania?

If you like Tania, you might also like Taniyah. Taniyah is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Tania?

Tania is a Mexican girl name meaning “from the name Tatiana”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.