Holding steady.
Popularity of Taijah since 1989
Babies named Taijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taijah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1989, a relatively late debut for a given name. Although it never ranked among the top 1,000 names, it reached its peak usage in 2000. Usage has remained stable at very low levels: the most recent year, 2025, shows no measurable frequency (1-in-N data is not available). The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered, rare usage. Taijah likely follows a fashionable pattern among modern invented names, blending the popular 'T' initial with a melodic ending. Its meaning is not established, and it is not tied to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition. Parents choosing Taijah are drawn to its modern, unique sound rather than a historical pedigree.
Taijah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the late 1980s. It may draw on the fashionable 'T' initial and the 'jah' sound found in names like Taja, or be a feminine form of the name Taj. Its usage has remained very rare and has no established meaning in English or other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay, Taja
Sibling names for Taijah
Names that share Taijah's style, for a brother or sister.
