Girl · #16,866 in 2026

Tapasya

Tapas is a variety of austere spiritual meditation practices in Indian religions. In Jainism, it means asceticism ; in Buddhism, it denotes spiritual practices including meditation and self-discipline; and in the different traditions within Hinduism it means a spectrum of practices ranging from asceticism, 'inner cleansing' to self-discipline by meditation practices.

Current Rank
#16,866
Peak Rank
#16,866 (2012)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2012
First Year
2012
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#16866
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tapasya

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

Tapas is a variety of austere spiritual meditation practices in Indian religions. In Jainism, it means asceticism ; in Buddhism, it denotes spiritual practices including meditation and self-discipline; and in the different traditions within Hinduism it means a spectrum of practices ranging from asceticism, 'inner cleansing' to self-discipline by meditation practices.

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Etymology
See also: Dhyāna in Hinduism § Agnihotra , and Yajna Tapas is based on the root Tap (तप्) meaning "to heat, to give out warmth, to shine, to burn". The term evolved to also mean "to suffer, to mortify the body, undergo penance" in order to "burn away past karma " and liberate oneself. The term Tapas means "warmth, heat, fire". The meaning of the word evolves in ancient Indian literature . The earliest discussions of tapas , and compound words from the root tap relate to the heat necessary for biological birth. Its conceptual origin is traced to the natural wait, motherly warmth and physical "b
Origin & history
The earliest mention of Tapas is in the Vedic texts. The concept of Tapas as symbolism for spiritual rebirth begins in the Vedas . Atharva Veda verse 11.5.3 compares the process of spiritual rebirth of a student in care of his or her teacher, with the gestation process during the biological birth of a baby in a mother's womb. Tapas is also found in the Upanishads . The Chāndogya Upaniṣad , for example, suggests that those who engage in ritualistic offerings to gods and priests will fail in their spiritual practice while those who engage in tapas and self-examination will succeed. The Śvetāśvat

The Story of Tapasya

The earliest SSA record of Tapasya as a baby girl name dates back to 2012, when 5 babies received it. 2012 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Tapasya — #16,866 in the national rankings. Tapasya last appeared in the published SSA data in 2012, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tapasya

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

  • Tupaia
  • Topsy
  • Tapia
  • Topis
  • Topica
  • Trapasso
  • Tpc
  • Papaia
  • Topsoil
  • Topsail
  • Tarsia
  • Tanya

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tapasya

What does the name Tapasya mean?
Tapas is a variety of austere spiritual meditation practices in Indian religions. In Jainism, it means asceticism ; in Buddhism, it denotes spiritual practices including meditation and self-discipline; and in the different traditions within Hinduism it means a spectrum of practices ranging from asceticism, 'inner cleansing' to self-discipline by meditation practices.
How popular is Tapasya in 2026?
In 2026, Tapasya ranks #16,866 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tapasya most popular?
Tapasya reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #16,866 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Tapasya a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tapasya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Tapasya?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tapasya include Aaratrika, Aaronae, Aavyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tapasya

Tapasya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Tapasya's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #16,866. Use the chart and map above to compare Tapasya'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.