Ta

Q: What is the origin of Ta?

Ta is of Chinese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ta?

According to the latest SSA data, Ta is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ta a girl name?

Ta is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Virtuous"

Very short name used in multiple languages as a romanization, with meaning dependent on the original script and pronunciation.

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Popularity History of Ta

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Ta did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ta Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ta.

8 ideas

tie

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taie

Nickname

tay

Nickname

tao

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ta

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ta mean?

Ta means "Virtuous". Very short name used in multiple languages as a romanization, with meaning dependent on the original script and pronunci

What is the origin of Ta?

Ta is of Chinese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ta?

According to the latest SSA data, Ta is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ta a girl name?

Ta is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ta?

Popular nicknames for Ta include tie, ty, to, ta, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ta?

There are many names similar to Ta in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginChinese, Vietnamese

Syllables1

Length2 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withT

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Bao Bing Cheng Chong Chue

Sisters

Bao Chong Chia Chee Chyan

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