unisex name
Tapiwa
tah-PEE-wah (Shona)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 82
Tapiwa is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 24% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2021 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 2005, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tapiwa 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 | 62 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Tapiwa?
In 2021, Tapiwa 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 Tapiwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tapiwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tapiwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tapiwa
- Shona tah-PEE-wah
Sibling Names for Tapiwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tapiwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tapiwa
How popular is the name Tapiwa?
In 2021, Tapiwa 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 Tapiwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Tapiwa is used for both girls and boys. About 24% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tapiwa?
Tapiwa has 3 syllables.
When was Tapiwa most popular?
Tapiwa peaked in 2005, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.