UK girl's name
Tihanna
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially an invented name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tihanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tihanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 6 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2007 to 2012. 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Tihanna. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tihanna ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 6 girls were registered as Tihanna.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tihanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
6 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Tihanna mean?
The name Tihanna has its linguistic origins rooted in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ti," meaning "life," and "hanna," meaning "grace" or "favor." Thus, the name Tihanna can be interpreted as "gracious life" or "life's grace."
While the name's exact origins are shrouded in the mists of time, it is believed to have been used by the Sumerians as a name for children, particularly girls, symbolizing the hope and blessing of a gracious and prosperous life. The name has been found inscribed on ancient clay tablets and cuneiform writings from the region, providing evidence of its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tihanna was a Sumerian priestess who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of Ur, around 2100 BC. She is mentioned in various historical texts as a prominent figure in the religious and cultural life of the region.
Another notable figure was Tihanna of Lagash, a Sumerian queen who ruled the city-state of Lagash in the 23rd century BC. She is celebrated for her efforts in rebuilding and fortifying the city, as well as for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 7th century BC, there was a Babylonian woman named Tihanna who gained fame as a skilled weaver and artisan. Her intricate tapestries and garments were highly prized among the nobility of the time.
During the Parthian Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq from 247 BC to 224 AD, a renowned poet and scholar named Tihanna of Ctesiphon made significant contributions to the literary and philosophical traditions of the region.
In the early Islamic period, around the 8th century AD, Tihanna bint Al-Qassim was a respected scholar and teacher from Basra, known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her role in preserving and transmitting religious knowledge.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Tihanna, a name with deep roots in the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia and a rich legacy spanning centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tihanna over time
The chart below shows babies named Tihanna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tihanna, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tihanna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tihanna 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 | #5789 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3320 | 12 | 2 |
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FAQ
Tihanna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tihanna in the UK right now?
In 2012, Tihanna was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tihanna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 6 babies registered as Tihanna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tihanna?
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially an invented name.
How many people are called Tihanna in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Tihanna across the 5 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.