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Taffeta

Quick answerThe name Taffeta derives from the Persian word "tāftah," meaning "twisted" or "woven," referring to a crisp, smooth fabric traditionally made from silk.

Persian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,492
TrendVintage
Peak year1966
Syllables3
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters7
Numerology5 Chaldean 4
Global rank#7,492

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Taffeta

The name Taffeta derives from the Persian word "tāftah," meaning "twisted" or "woven," referring to a crisp, smooth fabric traditionally made from silk.

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Etymology

The name Taffeta derives from the Persian word "tāftah," meaning "twisted" or "woven," referring to a crisp, smooth fabric traditionally made from silk. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly among those appreciating textile-related or descriptive given names, with no significant historical religious or cultural tradition attached to it.

Taffeta currently ranks #7,492 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1966.

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