unisex name
Tapa
TAH-pah
- Origin Seediq
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 35
Tapa is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 57% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Tapa is a name of Seediq origin.
- Peaked in France in 1985, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tapa Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Tapa?
In 2024, Tapa was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tapa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tapa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tapa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tapa
- Pronunciation TAH-pah
Sibling Names for Tapa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tapa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tapa
Is Tapa a girl's or a boy's name?
Tapa is used for both girls and boys. About 57% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tapa?
Tapa has 2 syllables.
When was Tapa most popular?
Tapa peaked in 1985, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.