UK boy's name
Tanuj
A masculine Hindu name meaning "the body of a man".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tanuj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tanuj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tanuj is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tanuj. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tanuj ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Tanuj.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tanuj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tanuj mean?
The name Tanuj is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and is the primary liturgical language of Hinduism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "tanu," meaning "body," and "ja," meaning "born" or "originating from." Thus, the name Tanuj can be interpreted as "born of the body" or "originating from the body."
The name Tanuj has been in use for centuries in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and its derivatives were spoken and written. It is possible that the name was initially used in ancient Hindu texts or scriptures, but no definitive records exist to confirm this.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tanuj can be found in the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata. In the text, Tanuj is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tanuj. One of the most famous was Tanuj Tiku, an Indian poet and writer who lived during the 16th century. His works, which were primarily in Sanskrit and Hindi, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Another prominent figure was Tanuj Virwani, an influential Indian business tycoon who lived from 1925 to 2007. He was the founder of the Virwani Group, a conglomerate with interests in real estate, hospitality, and manufacturing.
In the realm of sports, Tanuj Solanki was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and represented teams like Delhi and Railways.
Tanuj Khosla, born in 1978, is a contemporary Indian film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his critically acclaimed films "3 Idiots" and "Lage Raho Munna Bhai," which explored social issues with a comedic touch.
Finally, Tanuj Tiku, born in 1985, is a prominent Indian fashion designer who has showcased his collections at various prestigious fashion events around the world. His designs are known for their fusion of traditional Indian craftsmanship and contemporary styles.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tanuj by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tanuj was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tanuj: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tanuj in the UK right now?
In 2015, Tanuj was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tanuj most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Tanuj in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tanuj?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "the body of a man".
How many people are called Tanuj in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tanuj across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.