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Tahca

Boy name · Native American

Meaningdeer · Lakota

Tahca is a Native American boy name meaning “deer”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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hello, little Tahca

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tahca

Tahca is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “deer”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Tahca at school.

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Questions about the name Tahca

What does the name Tahca mean?

Tahca means “deer” and comes from Lakota. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Oscar (“deer lover”), Buck (“male deer”), Roscoe (“deer wood”) and Darby (“deer farm”).

What is the origin of the name Tahca?

Tahca is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Mikah (“who is like God”) and Shayan (“worthy”).

Is Tahca a boy or girl name?

Tahca is a boy name.

What names are similar to Tahca?

If you like Tahca, you might also like Oscar, Buck, Roscoe and Darby.

What should I know before naming my baby Tahca?

Tahca is a Native American boy name meaning “deer”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.