Unknown; likely a variant of Topanga meaning where the mountain meets the sea
Tapanga is most commonly recognized as a modern variation of Topanga, a name derived from the Tongva Native American language. It refers to a specific canyon and coastal region in California. The name gained significant pop-culture visibility in the 1990s, though this specific spelling remains rare.
Less common today
Tapanga isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,569 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic female lead character in the sitcom Boy Meets World · Boy Meets World
