Tahjere
A name of West African origin meaning "one who is treasured".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tahjere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tahjere today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tahjere births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tahjere. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tahjere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,887
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Tahjere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahjere 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 Tahjere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tahjere
The name Tahjere is a relatively modern invention that seems to have emerged in the late 20th century. There is little evidence of its use prior to this time period. It appears to be a unique blend of various linguistic influences, with no clear cultural or geographic origin.
Some sources suggest that the name may have been derived from a combination of Arabic and African roots, potentially drawing inspiration from the Arabic name Tajir, meaning "merchant" or "trader." However, the exact etymology remains uncertain and open to speculation.
Due to its recent emergence, the name Tahjere does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively new name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions and communities.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Tahjere, the earliest recorded examples seem to date back to the late 20th century. Here are a few individuals who have carried this first name:
1. Tahjere McCall, an American football wide receiver who played for the Tennessee Titans in the National Football League (NFL) during the early 2000s.
2. Tahjere Clark, a former American basketball player who played for the University of Southern Mississippi from 2009 to 2013.
3. Tahjere Dowdell, an American singer and songwriter known for his work in the R&B and gospel genres. He released his debut album, "The Introduction," in 2014.
4. Tahjere Joyner, an American track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events during the early 2010s.
5. Tahjere Thompson, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Tahjere Apparel" in the late 2000s.
It's important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Tahjere, there may be limited historical information available, and the examples provided are based on the currently available records.
People
Tahjere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tahjere 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
Tahjere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tahjere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tahjere 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tahjere a common name?
We classify Tahjere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tahjere most popular?
The single biggest year for Tahjere was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tahjere is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tahjere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tahjere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tahjere in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Tahjere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tahjere in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tahjere can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Tahjere?
You can see how many people share the name Tahjere on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.