Tahjmir
A name of African origin meaning "crowned with glory".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Tahjmir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tahjmir today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tahjmir births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tahjmir. 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 Tahjmir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,173
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Tahjmir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahjmir 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 Tahjmir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Geography
Where Tahjmirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tahjmir
The name Tahjmir is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots potentially tracing back to the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. The name is thought to be a combination of two Arabic words, "tahj," meaning "crown" or "diadem," and "mir," which translates to "prince" or "leader."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tahjmir can be found in the historical chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled over vast territories from the 8th to 13th centuries. These chronicles mention a notable figure named Tahjmir al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar and poet born in Baghdad in the late 9th century.
During the golden age of Islamic civilization, the name Tahjmir gained prominence among the scholarly and aristocratic circles of the time. It was associated with wisdom, leadership, and a reverence for knowledge, reflecting the cultural values of the era.
In the 12th century, a influential Sufi mystic and philosopher, Tahjmir al-Rumi, gained widespread recognition for his teachings and poetic works. Born in present-day Iran, he traveled extensively and left a lasting impact on the spiritual and intellectual traditions of the region.
The name Tahjmir also found its way into the annals of Ottoman history, with Tahjmir Pasha, a celebrated military commander and statesman who served under Sultan Mehmed II in the 15th century. His bravery and strategic acumen were pivotal in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tahjmir was a renowned architect from Persia, Tahjmir al-Isfahani, who lived during the 16th century. He is credited with designing some of the most iconic mosques and palaces of the Safavid dynasty, including the stunning Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan.
Throughout its long history, the name Tahjmir has been associated with distinction, intellect, and leadership qualities, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the regions where it originated and gained prominence.
People
Tahjmir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tahjmir 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
Tahjmir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tahjmir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tahjmir 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Tahjmir a common name?
We classify Tahjmir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tahjmir most popular?
The single biggest year for Tahjmir was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tahjmir is about 19 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 Tahjmir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tahjmir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tahjmir 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 Tahjmir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tahjmir 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 Tahjmir 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 Tahjmir?
You can see how many people have the name Tahjmir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.