unisex name
Tafara
tah-FAH-rah (Shona)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 79
Tafara is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 16% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 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 2006, when 9 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.
Tafara 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 | 46 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Tafara?
In 2024, Tafara 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 Tafara
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tafara Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tafara over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tafara
- Shona tah-FAH-rah
Sibling Names for Tafara
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tafara — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tafara
How popular is the name Tafara?
In 2024, Tafara 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 Tafara a girl's or a boy's name?
Tafara is used for both girls and boys. About 16% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tafara?
Tafara has 3 syllables.
When was Tafara most popular?
Tafara peaked in 2006, when 9 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.