Taji
A Persian name meaning "crown" or "diadem".
Name Census estimates that about 615 living Americans carry the first name Taji. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 79.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Taji today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taji births was 1994 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taji. 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
615
~ 1 in 557,324 Americans
Peak year
1994
24 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,730
Tracked since 1969
Gender
Gender distribution for Taji
Taji is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 635 total registrations, 504 (79.4%) were male and 131 (20.6%) were female.
Taji as a male name
- Ranked #9,730 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1977 (21 births)
Taji as a female name
- Ranked #15,360 in 2019
- 6 female births in 2019
- Peak: 1993 (11 births)
Popularity
Taji: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taji from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 160 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Taji remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taji 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 Taji during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tajis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taji
The name Taji has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to the 6th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "taj," which means "crown" or "diadem." This suggests that the name may have been associated with royalty, nobility, or a regal lineage.
In ancient Persian texts and historical records, the name Taji appears as a title or epithet bestowed upon rulers or individuals of high rank. One of the earliest known references is found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived during the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, he mentions a character named Taji-ud-Din, which translates to "Crown of the Faith."
The name Taji also appears in various Islamic manuscripts and texts, as it gained popularity among Persian-speaking Muslim communities. One notable figure bearing this name was Taji al-Din al-Subki, a renowned 13th-century Shafi'i scholar and jurist from Damascus. He was born in 1218 and passed away in 1270, leaving behind a significant literary legacy in the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another historical figure with the name Taji was Taji al-Din Nizam al-Mulk, a Persian vizier and renowned scholar who served under the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century. He was born in 1018 and played a crucial role in the administration and governance of the empire until his assassination in 1092.
In the realm of art and literature, the name Taji is associated with the 17th-century Persian poet and calligrapher, Taji Darabadi. He was born in 1604 and is renowned for his mastery of the nasta'liq script, which he employed in creating exquisite calligraphic works and poetry.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Taji Khan, a military commander and governor who served under the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Deccan region and was appointed as the governor of Bengal in 1668.
While the name Taji has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and been adopted by various communities around the world. However, it is essential to note that the historical references and prominent figures mentioned here are primarily from the Persian and Islamic contexts, reflecting the name's rich cultural heritage.
People
Taji + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taji 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
Taji: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taji?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 615 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taji 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 557,324 US residents.
Is Taji a common name?
We classify Taji as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 635 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taji most popular?
The single biggest year for Taji was 1994, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taji is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taji a male name?
Yes, 79.4% of people registered as Taji 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.
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.