girl's name
Tanganika
tan-guh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 61
Tanganika is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1974, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Tanganika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Tanganika?
In 1993, Tanganika was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tanganika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tanganika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tanganika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tanganika
- English tan-guh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Tanganika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tanganika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tanganika
How popular is the name Tanganika?
In 1993, Tanganika was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tanganika a girl's or a boy's name?
Tanganika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tanganika?
Tanganika has 4 syllables.
When was Tanganika most popular?
Tanganika peaked in 1974, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.