Unisex · #13,009 in 2026

Ta

Current Rank
#13,009
Peak Rank
#3,371 (1971)
Total Babies
207
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,371 (207 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,839 (30 total)
👧As Girl Name
1971
First Year
2005
Last Year
1971
Peak Year
#3371
Peak Rank
207
Total Count
24
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1979
First Year
2004
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#6839
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Ta

As a girl name

Ta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1971, with 19 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 19 Tas were born — ranking #3,371 that year. As of 2026, Ta ranks #13,009 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 207 Tas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 9 Tas were born — ranking #6,839 that year. As of 2026, Ta ranks #9,948 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Tas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ta

What does the name Ta mean?
Ta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ta in 2026?
In 2026, Ta ranks #13,009 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Ta most popular?
Ta reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #3,371 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ta most popular?
Ta has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ta.
Is Ta a unisex name?
Yes — Ta is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 87% of Tas assigned female and 13% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ta?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ta include Didi, Marvette, Tabby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ta

Ta is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 207 births in the dataset. Ta's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #3,371. Use the chart and map above to compare Ta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.