Fairy queen; fire or star goddess
Tana has multiple origins, most notably as a short form of Tatiana, which is derived from the Roman name Tatius and associated with the legendary King of the Sabines. In Slavic traditions, it is linked to the 'fairy queen.' Additionally, it appears in Greek mythology and has roots in various cultures meaning 'fire' or 'star.'
Less common today
Tana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,400 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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