Taos: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Taos – Meaning: in the village – Origin: Tiwa (Native American) – Pronunciation: TOUSS


Taos is a Tiwa (Native American) name used mostly for boys meaning “in the village”. It appears in our list of 225+ City Names for Babies With a World-Traveler Soul.

Meaning & Origin of Taos

Meaning: In the village.

Origin: Tiwa (Native American).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Taos

Phonetic: TOUSS   IPA: /taʊs/

Popularity of Taos

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.

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