Taijah
An English feminine name of modern origin with undetermined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 377 living Americans carry the first name Taijah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taijah today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taijah births was 2000 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taijah. 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
377
~ 1 in 909,163 Americans
Peak year
2000
38 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,889
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Taijah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taijah from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 211 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taijah 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 Taijah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taijahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, Maryland, Virginia recorded the most babies named Taijah, while Virginia, Maryland, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taijah
The name Taijah originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "taj," which means "crown" or "diadem," symbolizing nobility, honor, and distinction.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Tajiyah" or "Tajiah," and it was commonly used among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa. Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, leading to its modern form, "Taijah."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, where a prominent scholar and poet known as Taijah al-Baghdadi lived during the 9th century AD. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and literary merit.
Another notable figure with the name Taijah was Taijah al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 11th century, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and celestial mechanics. Her groundbreaking work influenced the development of science and mathematics in the Islamic world and beyond.
In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader named Taijah al-Qunawi gained widespread recognition for her teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism. Her philosophical works and poetry continue to be studied and admired by scholars and spiritual seekers alike.
During the 14th century, a celebrated calligrapher and artist named Taijah al-Dimashqi was known for her exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts. Her artistry and mastery of the Arabic script were highly regarded, and her pieces adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region.
In the 16th century, a influential military commander named Taijah al-Mamluki played a pivotal role in the Ottoman Empire's campaigns and conquests. Her strategic brilliance and leadership skills were widely acclaimed, and she rose through the ranks to become a respected figure in the Ottoman military.
Throughout history, the name Taijah has been associated with individuals who have achieved distinction and excellence in various fields, from literature and philosophy to science and warfare. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation, its underlying meaning and connotation of nobility and honor have remained consistent across cultures and generations.
People
Taijah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taijah 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
Taijah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taijah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 377 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taijah 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 909,163 US residents.
Is Taijah a common name?
We classify Taijah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 385 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taijah most popular?
The single biggest year for Taijah was 2000, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taijah is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taijah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taijah 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.