Rising since 1985, #1,585 for boys today.
Popularity of Taha since 1974
Babies named Taha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Taha's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 274 |
| 2000s | 709 |
| 2010s | 860 |
| 2020s | 505 |
Meaning & origin
Taha is an Arabic name drawn from the Quranic initials that open the 20th sura. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1974 and has been steadily climbing in usage, particularly since 1985. By 2025 it reached its peak rank of 1585, with approximately 1 in 15,963 boys given the name that year. The name shows notable popularity in states like Virginia, Washington, and Pennsylvania, reflecting its use among Muslim American families. Taha remains closely tied to Islamic tradition, carrying spiritual resonance while fitting comfortably into modern naming patterns.
Taha is an Arabic name derived from the Quranic initials Ta and Ha that open Surah Ta-Ha (20th chapter). It is traditionally understood as a name of the Prophet Muhammad, though its exact meaning is known only to God. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, and gained visibility in the West among Muslim immigrant communities.
Where Taha is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Taha” around the world
Where Taha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ta Ha, Taahaa
Sibling names for Taha
Names that share Taha's style, for a brother or sister.
