Elaborated form of Taja, meaning to name or crown
Tanaja is a modern American name, likely created as an elaboration of Taja or Tanya. While its exact roots are difficult to pin down, it is often associated with the Arabic word Taj, meaning crown, or the Slavic roots of Tatiana. It represents a creative naming trend within African American communities starting in the late 20th century.
Less common today
Tanaja isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,313 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).