Tahiry
A feminine name of Malagasy origin meaning "a beautiful flower".
Name Census estimates that about 597 living Americans carry the first name Tahiry. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tahiry today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tahiry births was 2014 (140 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tahiry. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
597
~ 1 in 574,128 Americans
Peak year
2014
140 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,970
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Tahiry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tahiry from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 465 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahiry by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tahiry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tahirys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Tahiry, while Tennessee, Maryland, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tahiry
The name Tahiry is of Malagasy origin, originating from the island nation of Madagascar located off the southeastern coast of Africa. The name likely emerged sometime during the medieval period, as Madagascar has a rich cultural history dating back centuries.
Tahiry is derived from the Malagasy language and is a combination of two root words: "tahy" meaning hope or wish, and "ry" which is a suffix indicating plurality or a group. Thus, the name Tahiry can be interpreted as meaning "hopes" or "wishes." This positive connotation may have made it a popular choice for parents naming their children.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that variations of the name were used in oral traditions and folklore passed down through generations in Madagascar's diverse ethnic groups.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tahiry can be found in a historical account from the 16th century, during the reign of the Merina Kingdom in the central highlands of Madagascar. A princess named Tahiry is mentioned as being part of the royal lineage, though specific details about her life are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Tahiry. In the 18th century, a Malagasy writer and philosopher named Tahiry Andriantsitohaina (c. 1720-1790) gained recognition for his works exploring the intersection of traditional Malagasy beliefs and European influences.
In the 19th century, Tahiry Rajaonarivony (1829-1896) was a prominent Malagasy politician and prime minister under Queen Ranavalona III. He played a significant role in the negotiations with the French during the colonial period.
More recently, Tahiry Randriamiarana (1904-1973) was a renowned Malagasy writer and poet, known for her contributions to the literary renaissance in Madagascar. Her works often explored themes of national identity and cultural preservation.
Another notable figure is Tahiry Victor Razafimahaleo (1941-2010), a Malagasy politician and diplomat who served as the country's foreign minister in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
In the world of sports, Tahiry Randriamampionona (born 1984) is a former professional basketball player who represented Madagascar in international competitions and played in various leagues around the world.
People
Tahiry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tahiry as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tahiry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tahiry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 597 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tahiry going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 574,128 US residents.
Is Tahiry a common name?
We classify Tahiry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 601 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tahiry most popular?
The single biggest year for Tahiry was 2014, when 140 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tahiry is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tahiry a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tahiry in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.