Taimane is a name of Hawaiian origin, derived from the Polynesian word 'tahina', meaning 'calm sea'. This moniker is predominantly used as a female given name in Hawaii and other Pacific Islands. It is pronounced /ˌtaɪˈmɑːni/ or /ˌtaɪˈmaʊnɪ/. The name has gained global recognition through its association with Taimane Gardner, a renowned Hawaiian slack-key guitarist who performs under the stage name 'Taimane'.
The name Taimane experienced popularity fluctuations from 2003 to 2023, peaking twice with 13 births in 2011 and a second peak of 12 births in both 2012 and 2013. The name's usage then declined, with only 5 births recorded in 2020 but rebounded to 10 in 2022 and 12 in 2023. Overall, there were 174 babies named Taimane during this period.