Tanita is of Japanese origin, meaning "healthy" or "tidy". It is a unisex name but more commonly used for females. The name has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in Japan and among those interested in Eastern cultures.
The name Tanita experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring between 1973 and 1984. The highest number of births recorded was 35 in 1980, while the lowest was 5 in both 1961 and 1997. Overall, there were 607 births with the name Tanita from 1961 to 2001.