Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Tanav

Name: Popularity of the name Tanav in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tanav, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#4,979 (2013)

Total Babies

138

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2021

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#4979

Peak Rank

138

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tanav

Tanav first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 18 Tanavs were born — ranking #4,979 that year. As of 2026, Tanav ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 138 Tanavs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Tanav

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tanav is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Tana
Manav
Tanay
Tanah
Tanak
Tanning
Tanna
Tannoy
Tannia
Tannie
Deneuve
Yaniv

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tanav

What does the name Tanav mean?

Tanav is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tanav in 2026?

In 2026, Tanav ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Tanav most popular?

Tanav reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #4,979 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Tanav most popular?

Tanav has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tanav.

Is Tanav a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tanav is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Tanav?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tanav include Abijah, Riordan, Ashwath. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tanav

Tanav is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 138 births in the dataset. Tanav's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #4,979. Use the chart and map above to compare Tanav's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.