Taffeta
A girl's name of Persian origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Taffeta is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Taffeta is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taffeta is a girl's baby name of Persian origin, from the Persian word taftah, meaning 'woven' or 'twisted' — the same root as the luxurious silk fabric. A rare, poetic name evoking elegance and texture.
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Taffeta is cataloged under the Persian naming tradition. Names from the Persian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Taffeta has been recorded as a girl's name since 1966, with 5 total births. Browse the Persian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taffeta has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1966.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | #7492 | — |
The Story of Taffeta
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1966, Taffeta is a Gen X staple. Girls named Taffeta are most likely born between 1966 and 1966.
How rare is Taffeta?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taffeta is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1966, peaked in the 1960s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1966–1966)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 5 | #7492 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1966–1966