All about the name TANAKA

Meaning, origin, history.

Tanaka is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, meaning 'Heavenly rice field.' It is often associated with Japan's rich cultural heritage and is renowned for its simplicity and elegance.

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Japanese

Popularity of the name TANAKA since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Tanaka experienced fluctuations in popularity over these years, with the highest number of births in 1978 (16) and the lowest in 1981 and 1991 (both 5). There was a notable drop after 1979, with fewer than 10 births annually until the late 2000s. The total number of births over this period is 129.