Tauhid
An Arabic name derived from tawhid, meaning the oneness of God.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tauhid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tauhid today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tauhid births was 1971 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tauhid. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tauhid with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tauhid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1971
5 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1971 SSA rank
#5,576
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Tauhid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tauhid 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 Tauhid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tauhid
The name Tauhid is derived from the Arabic word "tawhid," which means "the concept of oneness of God" in Islam. It is a name that originated in the Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East and North Africa, where Islam was born and flourished.
The concept of tawhid is a fundamental principle in Islamic theology, emphasizing the belief in the absolute oneness and uniqueness of God. It rejects any form of polytheism or association of partners with God. The name Tauhid reflects this core belief and serves as a reminder of the Islamic concept of monotheism.
The name Tauhid has been used since the early days of Islam, and it can be found in various historical texts and religious scriptures. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111), who wrote extensively on the concept of tawhid.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tauhid. One of the most prominent was Tauhid ibn Ibrahim (1186-1233), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and astronomical observations.
Another notable figure was Tauhid al-Din al-Nuri (1549-1610), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran. His poetic works, imbued with spiritual themes and the concept of tawhid, have been widely celebrated in the Persian literary tradition.
In the 19th century, Tauhid ibn Abd al-Rahman (1802-1876) was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from present-day Algeria. He played a crucial role in promoting Islamic education and preserving Islamic traditions during the French colonial period in North Africa.
Tauhid Efendi (1839-1909) was an Ottoman calligrapher and artist from present-day Turkey. He was renowned for his mastery of the intricate art of calligraphy, which he used to transcribe religious texts and create beautiful works of art adorned with Arabic calligraphic inscriptions.
Another notable figure was Tauhid al-Jazairi (1917-2000), an Algerian scholar and intellectual who played a significant role in promoting the Arabic language and Islamic culture. He was a prolific writer and served as the president of the Arabic Language Academy in Algeria.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Tauhid, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to Islamic culture, theology, and intellectual traditions.
People
Tauhid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tauhid 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
Tauhid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tauhid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tauhid 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 Tauhid a common name?
We classify Tauhid 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 Tauhid most popular?
The single biggest year for Tauhid was 1971, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tauhid is about 50 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 Tauhid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tauhid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tauhid 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 Tauhid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tauhid 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 Tauhid 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 Americans are named Tauhid?
See how many people share the name Tauhid on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.