Originating from West Africa, particularly among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, the name Tacuma is of African origin and holds significant cultural importance. It is composed of two elements: 'Taco', meaning 'to make way' or 'clear a path', and 'Ma', which signifies 'mother'. Therefore, Tacuma translates to 'Mother who clears the path', signifying guidance, protection, and nurturing. This name has a strong historical and cultural resonance within the African diaspora.
The name Tacuma experienced a notable increase in popularity between 1972 and 1973, with the number of births more than doubling from 6 to 16. However, after reaching its peak in 1974 with 13 births, the number of babies named Tacuma steadily declined over the next few years, falling below 10 births annually starting from 1975. The name's popularity seemed to fluctuate somewhat between 1978 and 1982, with no clear trend either increasing or decreasing, ending the decade with 6 births in 1982. In total, there were 87 babies named Tacuma during these ten years.