Tania
Meaning: Fairy queen
Origin: Latin (via Brazilian Portuguese)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Brazil: #53
Total births: 172,608
History: From Roman antiquity, this name has been part of Brazilian naming tradition since the earliest Christian centuries.
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| Current rank (2000) | #82 |
| Babies named Tania in 2000 | 2,971 |
| Total recorded in Brazil | 172,557 |
| Peak year | 1960 (68,086 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #14 |
| Years in records | 1930–2000 (8 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Tania
What does the name Tania mean?
Tania means “Fairy queen” from Latin (via Brazilian Portuguese) roots.
What is the origin of the name Tania?
Tania has Latin (via Brazilian Portuguese) origin. The traditional meaning is “Fairy queen”.
How popular is Tania in Brazil?
Tania ranked #82 in Brazil in 2000 — given to 2,971 babies that year.
When was Tania most popular?
Tania peaked in 1960 with 68,086 babies registered that year in Brazil.
Is Tania a boy or girl name?
Tania is predominantly a girls' name in Brazil — over 90% of Tanias in registered births are female.
How long has Tania been recorded in Brazil?
Tania appears in birth records in Brazil across 8 years — from 1930 through 2000.