Taiga Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Taiga means 'large river' or 'big and beautiful'.
Meaning of the Name Taiga
Taiga is a Japanese name meaning 'large river' or 'big and beautiful'. It is often used to represent the vast and dense forest regions found in northern parts of Japan, Russia, and Canada. The name brings to mind images of untouched wilderness and natural beauty.
Popularity of the Name Taiga
The popularity for the name Taiga peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 26 births, which ranked number 9,135 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Taiga had the most female births in 2022 with 6, which ranked number 13,527 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 26, which ranked number 3,891 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Taiga has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 24 births, an increase of 300.00%. Among males, Taiga has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 18 births, an increase of 200.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Taiga
- 20 Year Trend of Taiga: 100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Taiga: 300.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Taiga: 200.00%
Popularity of Taiga by State
For males, Taiga was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Taiga. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Taiga
- Total Births of Taiga: 28 (14.87%)
- Male Births of Taiga: 20 (11.61%)
Given the upward trend of Taiga over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.87% increase in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. Male births for Taiga have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.61%.