Tiannah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "one who is a gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 230 living Americans carry the first name Tiannah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiannah today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiannah births was 2007 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiannah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
230
~ 1 in 1,490,236 Americans
Peak year
2007
29 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,685
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Tiannah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiannah from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 131 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Tiannah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiannah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tiannah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiannahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiannah
The name Tiannah is a relatively modern name that has emerged in recent decades, primarily in the English-speaking world. Its origins are not entirely clear, but it is believed to be a combination of the names Tia and Anna.
The name Tia has its roots in various cultures and languages. In Spanish and Portuguese, it is a diminutive form of names like Leticia or Antonia. In Italian, it can be a shortened version of names like Tiziana or Porzia. Additionally, Tia is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word "tyr," meaning "god of war."
Anna, on the other hand, is a name with biblical origins, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." It has been a popular name across various cultures and religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Tiannah itself, it is possible that it emerged as a combination of these two names, perhaps as a way to create a unique and distinctive name for a child.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tiannah can be found in the United States. Tiannah Hannibal-Williams, an American actress and model, was born in 1983. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including "Undressed" and "The Brothers."
Another notable individual with the name Tiannah is Tiannah Seyi-Ologbunau, a Nigerian-American writer and artist born in 1993. She is known for her poetry and illustrations that explore themes of identity, culture, and self-expression.
Tiannah Cintron, born in 1988, is an American professional wrestler who has competed in various promotions under the ring name Tiana Ringer. She has won several championships and has been recognized for her athletic prowess and skill in the ring.
Tiannah Miller, born in 1989, is an American fashion model and actress. She has appeared in various magazines and television shows, showcasing her striking beauty and versatility as a performer.
Tiannah Leanne Richards, born in 1991, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has released several singles and albums, showcasing her soulful voice and songwriting abilities.
While the name Tiannah is relatively new and its origins are not entirely clear, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the English-speaking world. As a combination of two names with rich cultural and historical backgrounds, Tiannah has the potential to become a more widely recognized and celebrated name in the years to come.
People
Tiannah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiannah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tiannah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiannah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 230 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiannah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,490,236 US residents.
Is Tiannah a common name?
We classify Tiannah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 234 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiannah most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiannah was 2007, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiannah is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiannah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiannah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.