"Term of endearment; in some Slavic and African languages means father or dear"
Tata
Pronunciation: [ t-AHT-ah ]
Tata is a girl name of Multi-cultural origin meaning "Term of endearment; in some Slavic and African languages means father or dear." Ranked #47,406 in the US.
A distinctive 2-syllable girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- In some languages, tata means dad or uncle, which could be confusing
Historical Record
Tata first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 143 babies have been named Tata in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tata is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,406 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #47,406
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Cultural Origins
- African Latin American Slavic African-American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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About the Name Tata
Tata is a girl name with African, Latin American, Slavic, and African-American origins . The name means "Term of endearment; in some Slavic and African languages means father or dear" in Multi-cultural .
Tata is currently ranked #47,406 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Tata has 2 syllables and is pronounced t-AHT-ah, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Tata include Tatum, Tatiana, Tate . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- Behind the Name (etymology and meaning research)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis