Find out how popular the first name Tanaya has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tanaya by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tanaya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tanaya.

The history of the first name Tanaya

The name Tanaya is derived from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. Tanaya is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "tanu," meaning body or self, and "aya," meaning to go or move.

In Hindu mythology, Tanaya is mentioned as an epithet or synonym for the Hindu deities Kartikeya and Ganesha, both sons of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This association suggests that the name may have been used to refer to a son or a child.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tanaya can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the epic, Tanaya was the name of a character, a prince from the Kuru dynasty.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tanaya. One such person was Tanaya Kalita, a 16th-century Assamese poet and literary figure from the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India. Another prominent figure was Tanaya Mishra, a 10th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Kalinga region (modern-day Odisha).

In more recent times, Tanaya Winder, an American poet, and educator of Dine (Navajo), Hunkpapa Lakota, and European descent, has gained recognition for her work exploring indigenous identity and issues. Tanaya Bhardwaj, an Indian actress and model, has also become known for her performances in Bollywood films and television series.

Additionally, Tanaya Patil, an Indian-American author and activist, has made significant contributions to the field of disability rights advocacy, drawing attention to the experiences of individuals with disabilities through her writing and public speaking engagements.

Data source

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