Tanya

Meaning of Tanya

Tanya is often considered a short form of Tatiana, which means "fairy queen" or "princess". It can also mean "praiseworthy".

Tanya has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tanya

After ranking as high as #570 in 2002, Tanya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Tanya

• Tanya Tucker
  Country music singer
• Tanya Roberts
  Actress and model
• Tanya Donelly
  Singer-songwriter and guitarist
• Tanya Memme
  Canadian television host
• Tanya Plibersek
  Australian politician

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Questions about the name Tanya

What does the name Tanya mean?

Tanya means tanya is often considered a short form of tatiana, which means "fairy queen" or "princess". it can also mean "praiseworthy", and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Tanya a boy's or a girl's name?

Tanya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tanya?

Tanya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Tanya most popular?

Tanya peaked at #570 in 2002.