Gender: Unisex
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Reward
Pronunciation: T AA N AA K AH
Popularity Rank: #35,395
The name Tanaka is of Indian origin and means Reward. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Tanaka is commonly found in South Africa, Japan, United Kingdom, and 50 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T AA N AA K AH
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Tanaka is recorded 962 times globally, ranking it as the 35,395th most common name worldwide.
Tanaka is most prevalent in South Africa, with 370 occurrences, making it the 4,114th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Tanaka is found among 1 in every 549 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #4,114 | 1 : 6,338 |
| Japan | #381 | 1 : 549 |
| United Kingdom | #6,309 | 1 : 5,832 |
| United States of America | #25,397 | 1 : 31,192 |
| Malaysia | #21,877 | 1 : 51,041 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Tanaka from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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