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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tanav — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tanasia|Tanay
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Tanav

tah-NAHV · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13841 in 2021

Peak: #13841 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13841 in 2021

Peak: #13841 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #13841 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Tanav scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Sanskrit RootHindiModernBoy-leaning2-syllableMeaningfulSouth AsianGracefulRising
Character
innovative thinkingforward movementpractical wisdomsteady determination
STRONG
High confidence

Tanav is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Tanav at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit 'tanava' meaning 'body' or 'slender', also connected to concepts of grace and form in Hindu tradition.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#13841 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
TanayTamar◈TarunAnavTaran
Similar Style
ArjunAryan◈Soren◈Kian◈Arun
Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tanav · Overview
Summary

Tanav is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Tanav carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
tanav.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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