Tahitia
A girl's name of Polynesian origin with 44 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Tahitia, you're looking at a name that fewer than 44 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, elegant ending gives Tahitia a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
Tahitia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tahitia is a girl's baby name of Polynesian origin, a creative elaboration of Tahiti — the French Polynesian island whose name likely derives from the Tahitian word tahaiti, meaning 'the land a little above the sea.' The -a ending gives it a flowing, feminine finish.
Tahitia is genuinely rare in SSA records, making it a distinctive choice for parents drawn to tropical imagery and the romantic associations of the South Pacific. The name carries a sense of warmth, beauty, and far-flung adventure.
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In the American context, Tahitia is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1970–1977). Its Polynesian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 44 total births, Tahitia exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tahitia has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 | — |
The Story of Tahitia
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1977, Tahitia is a Gen X staple. Girls named Tahitia are most likely born between 1970 and 1977.
How rare is Tahitia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tahitia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, peaked in the 1970s with 44 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1970–1977)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 10 | #6288 |
| 1976 | 5 | #10697 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6403 |
| 1974 | 7 | #7578 |
| 1972 | 6 | #8139 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6978 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–1977