Tatiana
Meaningfrom the Roman name Tatius · Latin
Tatiana is a Mexican girl name meaning “from the Roman name Tatius”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Tatiana has the name Tiana hiding inside it.
- GenerationTatiana peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Tatiana you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tatiana would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 7,440 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTatiana first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Tatianas? Head to Virginia, where it's the #541 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tatiana
Tatiana is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “from the Roman name Tatius”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, 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 Tatiana
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
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Questions about the name Tatiana
What does the name Tatiana mean?
Tatiana means “from the Roman name Tatius” and comes from Latin. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Tatianna (“of Tatius”) and Tatyana (“from Tatius”).
What is the origin of the name Tatiana?
Tatiana 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 Tatiana a boy or girl name?
Tatiana is a girl name. In 2025, 216 US girls were named Tatiana.
How popular is the name Tatiana?
Tatiana ranked #1,104 for US girls in 2025, given to 216 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #213. Over the last five years it has slipped 11 places.
What names are similar to Tatiana?
If you like Tatiana, you might also like Tatianna, Tatyana, Tatiyana and Tatiyanna. Tatianna is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Tatiana?
Tatiana is a Mexican girl name meaning “from the Roman name Tatius”, 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 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.