Holding steady.
Popularity of Tahji since 1990
Babies named Tahji per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Tahji is a rare modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 1990, with its highest usage occurring in 1998. It has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's annual top 1,000 list, making it an uncommon choice. The name's origins are unclear: it may be a respelling of the Arabic name Tahj or a purely invented name. Despite its obscurity, Tahji has a straightforward pronunciation (TAH-jee) and a contemporary feel, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name without a long historical tradition. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with no significant rise or decline in usage.
Tahji first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1990s, but its derivation is not documented in standard name references. It may be a respelling of the Arabic name Tahj (meaning 'crown') or an invention based on fashionable sounds. No scholarly consensus exists on its origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taj
Sibling names for Tahji
Names that share Tahji's style, for a brother or sister.
