Girl · #9,651 in 2026

Taifa

The taifas were the independent Muslim principalities and kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, referred to by Muslims as al-Andalus, that emerged from the decline and fall of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba between 1009 and 1031. They were a recurring feature of al-Andalus history.

Current Rank
#9,651
Peak Rank
#5,958 (1972)
Total Babies
25
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1972
First Year
1977
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#5958
Peak Rank
25
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Taifa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The taifas were the independent Muslim principalities and kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, referred to by Muslims as al-Andalus, that emerged from the decline and fall of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba between 1009 and 1031. They were a recurring feature of al-Andalus history.

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Etymology
The Arabic term mulūk al-ṭawāʾif means "kings of the territorial divisions" or "party kings". Muslim historians originally used these terms to refer to the Parthian Empire and other regional rulers that succeeded Alexander the Great . That period was treated as an interlude between Alexander's conquest of Persia and the formation of the Sasanian Empire . The negative portrayal of the Parthian period by Muslim historians may have been inherited from Sasanian propaganda. In the 11th century, Ṣāʿid al-Andalusī first applied the term to the regional rulers who appeared after the collapse of Umayya

The Story of Taifa

Taifa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 8 Taifas were born — ranking #5,958 that year. As of 2026, Taifa ranks #9,651 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Taifas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Taifa

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

  • Tifa
  • Typha
  • Tufa
  • Tafa
  • Tfa
  • Tofa
  • Tifu
  • Typho
  • Tefa
  • Taffy
  • Tofu
  • Toffee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taifa

What does the name Taifa mean?
The taifas were the independent Muslim principalities and kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, referred to by Muslims as al-Andalus, that emerged from the decline and fall of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba between 1009 and 1031. They were a recurring feature of al-Andalus history.
How popular is Taifa in 2026?
In 2026, Taifa ranks #9,651 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Taifa most popular?
Taifa reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #5,958 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Taifa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Taifa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Taifa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taifa include Chona, Stamatia, Linelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Taifa

Taifa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Taifa's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #5,958. Use the chart and map above to compare Taifa'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.