Total births
300
Girls' name · since 1992
Tanajah
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 300 babies named Tanajah, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 300
- total births
- 1992–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
300 girls have been named Tanajah since 1992, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tanajah has been recorded 300 times among girls since 1992, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2015.
- 300 total births
- 1992–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
300 girls have been named Tanajah since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 300
- total births
- 1992–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Tanajah was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
26 babies were named Tanajah in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Tanajah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tanajah's full recorded timeline at 2003, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2003 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tanajah at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Tanajah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2015
- Peak year (2003)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Tanajah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tanajah's strongest decade.
181 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Tanajah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
93 births
- 2000s
2000s
181 births
- 2010s 26
2010s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 181 births (60% of all-time use).
Tanajah by state
Where Tanajah concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 16 | 5.3% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.7% |
New Jersey share of Tanajah's total US births 5.3%
Even split
16 of 300 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tanajah? ▼
Tanajah has been given to 300 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2015. 26 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Tanajah most popular? ▼
Tanajah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 181 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Tanajah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tanajah are New Jersey (16 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Tanajah been used? ▼
Tanajah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 24 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Tanajah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tanya, Tania, Tanisha, Tana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tanajah's data
- Tanajah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (181 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Tanajahs (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tanajah
Nearby Names Like Tanajah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tanajah
Tanya Girl
#3406 116,855 births
Tania Girl
#1929 28,891 births
Tanisha Girl
#5048 19,340 births
Tana Girl
#8032 9,274 births
Tanesha Girl
5,307 births
Compare Tanajah side by side: Tanajah vs Tanya Tanajah vs Tania Tanajah vs Tanisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tanajah: Baby Name Since 1992 - 300 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tanajah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tanajah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.