Holding steady.
Popularity of Tazia since 1980
Babies named Tazia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 139 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tazia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, a period when creative and phonetically distinctive feminine names were becoming more common. Its usage peaked in 1998, though the name has never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. The trajectory shows relative stability, with a small number of yearly births. Tazia's appeal likely lies in its melodic sound and resemblance to names like Tasia and Zia. While no top states for the name are recorded, it reflects a broader trend of modern coined names that blend familiar sounds into new formations.
Tazia is a modern coinage with no clear historical derivation. It may be a variation of Tasia, itself a short form of Anastasia, or an elaboration of Taz, a nickname. Its use in the United States began in the 1980s, peaking in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taz, Tazi, Tazzy, Zia
Sibling names for Tazia
Names that share Tazia's style, for a brother or sister.
