Serpent or lady of the city
Tanis is the Greek name for the ancient Egyptian city of Djanet, which served as a royal residence and burial site. In some contexts, it is also considered a Phoenician name associated with the goddess Tanit, or a modern diminutive of Tatiana.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Tanis in 2025.
A half-elf leader and protagonist · Dragonlance series
Olympic silver medalist ice dancer
Canadian poet and novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).