Taza
MeaningApache leader's name · Apache
Taza is a Native American boy name meaning “Apache leader's name”, with Apache 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.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Taza would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
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 Taza
Taza is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “Apache leader's name”. 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 Taza at school.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Boy name: Shayan · worthy
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Takoda · friend to everyone
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Lakota · allies, friends
Questions about the name Taza
What does the name Taza mean?
Taza means “Apache leader's name” and comes from Apache.
What is the origin of the name Taza?
Taza is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Apache. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Mikah (“who is like God”) and Shayan (“worthy”).
Is Taza a boy or girl name?
Taza is a boy name.
What should I know before naming my baby Taza?
Taza is a Native American boy name meaning “Apache leader's name”, with Apache 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.