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UK girl's name

Tashani

A feminine Persian name meaning "thirsty for eternity".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tashani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tashani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. 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.

Tashani is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tashani. 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 2005 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tashani ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Tashani.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tashani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4598

2004

Births in 2004

3

Latest year

Peak year

2004

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Tashani mean?

The name Tashani is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "tash-ani," meaning "the one who brings joy" or "harbinger of happiness."

In the ancient Sumerian texts and cuneiform tablets, the name Tashani is believed to have been associated with deities and celestial beings, often personifying the concept of joy and contentment. The earliest recorded instance of this name can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dating back to around 2100 BCE.

Throughout history, the name Tashani has transcended cultural boundaries and found its way into various societies and belief systems. In ancient Egyptian mythology, there are references to a minor goddess named "Tash-Ani," who was revered as a bringer of joy and celebration. This further solidifies the name's connection to the concept of happiness and merriment.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Tashani was Tashani of Uruk, a renowned Sumerian priestess and scholar who lived around 2300 BCE. Her contributions to the preservation of ancient Sumerian knowledge and wisdom earned her a place in the annals of history.

In the medieval era, a notable figure named Tashani ibn Khalid al-Andalusi (1020-1090 CE) emerged as a renowned philosopher and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. His works on astronomy and celestial observations were highly regarded during that period.

During the Renaissance, a Italian painter named Tashani Veneziano (1490-1562) gained recognition for his vivid depictions of scenes from Greek and Roman mythology, capturing the essence of joy and celebration in his artworks.

In more recent times, Tashani Arroyo (1920-1988) was a celebrated Puerto Rican poet and activist, whose works celebrated the resilience and spirit of her people, embodying the joyful essence of her name.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Tashani throughout history, each leaving their mark on various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Tashani by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tashani 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
2000s #4598 3 1

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FAQ

Tashani: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tashani in the UK right now?

In 2004, Tashani was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tashani most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Tashani in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tashani?

A feminine Persian name meaning "thirsty for eternity".

How many people are called Tashani in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tashani 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.