Holding steady.
Popularity of Tava since 1947
Babies named Tava per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tava's real moment was 1980.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Tava is a name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern diminutive of Octavia or a variant of Tavia, that first appeared in U.S. records in 1947. Its peak usage occurred in 1980, but even then it remained extremely rare. Over the past several decades, the name has shown a stable trajectory with very low usage, not ranking among the top 1000 names in any year. Its rarity gives it a distinctive feel for parents seeking a unique name with a soft sound. While Tava has no strong ties to any specific culture or language, its similarity to names like Ava and Nova may appeal to modern naming trends.
Tava is likely a diminutive or variant of the Latin name Octavia, meaning 'eighth,' or a short form of names ending in -tavia. It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, with first recorded use in 1947, and saw modest popularity in the 1980s, peaking in 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Tavia
Sibling names for Tava
Names that share Tava's style, for a brother or sister.
