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Topanga

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Topanga Pronunciation

Topanga is pronounced toh-PANG-gah /toʊˈpæŋ.ɡɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Topanga Canyon, California — from the Tongva (Gabrieleño) language, often read 'a place above'; routes debatedLow

In 30 seconds: A California canyon, name-sized: Topanga is the famous Tongva place-name — often read 'a place above'. Free-spirited, breezy, and distinctive (Boy Meets World's Topanga).

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Origin MediumTongva, American

MeaningFrom Topanga Canyon, California — from the Tongva (Gabrieleño) language, often read 'a place above'; routes debated

U.S. rank (2024)#4271 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 770

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Topanga comes from Topanga Canyon in California — from the Tongva (Gabrieleño) language, often read 'a place above' (routes debated, which we note). The character on Boy Meets World made it a name; it's free-spirited and breezy.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, place-above at the (likely) root, and free-spirited.

Did you know? Topanga Canyon's name comes from the Tongva people — often glossed 'a place above'; the TV character Topanga Lawrence made it a 1990s favorite.

Overall data confidence 60%

Place-name references — Topanga — routes debated

Variations

Topangah

Nicknames

PangTopa

Famous Bearers

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If you like Topanga…

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Savannah— a companion nature place-name

Sedona— another evocative place-name

Montana— a fellow Western place-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Topanga?

Topanga is pronounced toh-PANG-gah (/toʊˈpæŋ.ɡɑ/). Press play above to hear Topanga said aloud.

How do you say Topanga?

Topanga is said toh-PANG-gah (/toʊˈpæŋ.ɡɑ/). Press play above to hear Topanga said aloud.

What does the name Topanga mean?

Topanga is a Tongva place-name (Topanga Canyon), often read 'a place above'; the routes are debated.

Is Topanga a boy or girl name?

Topanga is a girl's name.

How popular is Topanga?

Topanga is a rare name in the U.S.