Tacuma

Q: What is the origin of Tacuma?

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

Q: How popular is the name Tacuma?

According to the latest SSA data, Tacuma 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 Tacuma a boy name?

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

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Bitter/Sea"

Likely variant romanization of Japanese Takuma, but the altered spelling obscures standard kanji-based meanings without additional context.

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Tacuma

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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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Tacuma 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

Tacuma Nicknames

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

8 ideas

tacy

Nickname

tacu

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tie

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cuma

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umay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Tacuma

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Tacuma mean?

Tacuma means "Bitter/Sea". Likely variant romanization of Japanese Takuma, but the altered spelling obscures standard kanji-based meanings without

What is the origin of Tacuma?

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

How popular is the name Tacuma?

According to the latest SSA data, Tacuma 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 Tacuma a boy name?

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

What are good nicknames for Tacuma?

Popular nicknames for Tacuma include tacy, tacu, tie, ty, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Tacuma?

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

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese, Modern

Syllables3

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withT

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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