Declining since 2013, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Taher since 1982
Babies named Taher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Taher is an Arabic name with an unambiguous meaning: 'pure' or 'virtuous.' It entered U.S. records in 1982 and has remained uncommon. Its peak year was 2014, but since 2013 its frequency has been falling; in 2025 it ranked 9,714th, with an incidence of roughly 1 in 244,011 births. The name's simplicity and strong religious associations make it a meaningful choice, though it remains rare enough that no U.S. state ranks it among the top names. As a classic masculine name with a clear etymology, Taher offers a direct connection to Arabic linguistic and cultural heritage.
Taher (also spelled Tahir) is a direct Arabic name derived from the root ṭ-h-r, signifying purity and cleanliness. It is a common male name throughout the Muslim world, borne by various historical and religious figures. The feminine form is Tahira.
“Taher” around the world
Where Taher lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: T, Tahi
Sibling names for Taher
Names that share Taher's style, for a brother or sister.
