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Tanuja

Girl name · Indian

Meaningdaughter · Sanskrit

Tanuja is an Indian girl name meaning “daughter”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. 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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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tanuja would score 13 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationTanuja peaked in 1971, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Tanuja you'd meet today is about 54 years old.
  • HistoryTanuja first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025

01.5319711971

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

About the name Tanuja

Tanuja is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “daughter”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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:Indian names

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Questions about the name Tanuja

What does the name Tanuja mean?

Tanuja means “daughter” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Tanuja?

Tanuja is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Tanuja a boy or girl name?

Tanuja is a girl name.

How popular is the name Tanuja?

Tanuja is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1971. It peaked at #8,324 in 1971, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Tanuja?

Tanuja is an Indian girl name meaning “daughter”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. 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.