Taana
A girl's name with 16 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Taana is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1979 to 1981, Taana has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Taana is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taana is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Tana — a Scandinavian short form of names like Tatiana or a Native American name from various traditions — or a creative construction with a doubled -aa- for emphasis. Without specific documentation, its precise etymology is unclear.
Taana is very uncommon in American records. Its soft, vowel-rich sound has a warm, accessible quality that gives it a gentle, approachable character regardless of its specific cultural origin.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Taana does not map cleanly to a single linguistic tradition in our records, which often indicates a name that has crossed cultural boundaries, been adapted between languages, or emerged from the blending that defines American naming.
Taana’s rarity (16 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taana has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1979.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | #11092 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #11732 | — |
The Story of Taana
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1981, Taana is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Taana are most likely born between 1979 and 1981.
How rare is Taana?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taana is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, peaked in the 1980s with 11 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1979–1981)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6 | #10246 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11937 |
| 1979 | 5 | #11732 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–1981