Barbara Tapia

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Tapia — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Tapia is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Barbara is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The surname Tapia: Abel Tapia (born 1949), American politician Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (1826–1882), Puerto Rican writer Anthony Tapia (born 1987), Colombian footballer Antonio Tapia (born 1949), Spanish footballer and football coach Bill Tapia (1908–2011), American musician Domingo Tapia (born 1991), Dominican baseball player Gene Tapia (1925–2005), American race car driver Gloria Tapia (born 1972), Swedish actress Héctor Tapia (born 1977), Chilean-Italian footballer Humberto Tapia (1986–2011), Mexican boxer Johnny Tapia (1967–2012), American boxer Josefina Tapia (born 2002), Chilean skateboarder Keith Tapia (b. Barbara is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Barbara reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Barbara

Meaning: foreign, stranger

Greek

From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Surname: Tapia

Spanish

Abel Tapia (born 1949), American politician Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (1826–1882), Puerto Rican writer Anthony Tapia (born 1987), Colombian footballer Antonio Tapia (born 1949), Spanish footballer and football coach Bill Tapia (1908–2011), American musician Domingo Tapia (born 1991), Dominican baseball player Gene Tapia (1925–2005), American race car driver Gloria Tapia (born 1972), Swedish actress Héctor Tapia (born 1977), Chilean-Italian footballer Humberto Tapia (1986–2011), Mexican boxer Johnny Tapia (1967–2012), American boxer Josefina Tapia (born 2002), Chilean skateboarder Keith Tapia (b.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Barbara is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Barbara by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Barbara Tapia

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Barbara Tapia:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Barbara?
The first name Barbara originates from Greek. From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
When was Barbara most popular?
The name Barbara reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Tapia?
The surname Tapia originates from Spanish. Abel Tapia (born 1949), American politician Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (1826–1882), Puerto Rican writer Anthony Tapia (born 1987), Colombian footballer Antonio Tapia (born 1949), Spanish footballer and football coach Bill Tapia (1908–2011), American musician Domingo Tapia (born 1991), Dominican baseball player Gene Tapia (1925–2005), American race car driver Gloria Tapia (born 1972), Swedish actress Héctor Tapia (born 1977), Chilean-Italian footballer Humberto Tapia (1986–2011), Mexican boxer Johnny Tapia (1967–2012), American boxer Josefina Tapia (born 2002), Chilean skateboarder Keith Tapia (b.
What are the origins of the name Barbara Tapia?
The name Barbara Tapia combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Tapia originates from Spanish.
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