unisex name
Tafadzwa
tah-FAH-dzwah (Shona)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 72
Tafadzwa is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 28% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tafadzwa Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Tafadzwa?
In 2023, Tafadzwa was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tafadzwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tafadzwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tafadzwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tafadzwa
- Shona tah-FAH-dzwah
Sibling Names for Tafadzwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tafadzwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tafadzwa
How popular is the name Tafadzwa?
In 2023, Tafadzwa was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Tafadzwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Tafadzwa is used for both girls and boys. About 28% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tafadzwa?
Tafadzwa has 3 syllables.
When was Tafadzwa most popular?
Tafadzwa peaked in 2008, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.