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Tajah

TAH-jah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Taja or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
1999
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Tajah since 1980

Babies named Tajah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

244872198020002020Most births 1999GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1980s419
1990s37744
2000s35123
2010s820
2020s70

Meaning & origin

Tajah is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1980. It has never entered the top 1,000 names, with its peak year of usage being 1999. The name is composed of a soft 'T' sound and the fashionable '-jah' suffix, placing it among similar contemporary coinages. Since 2022, its usage has been rising, suggesting a modest increase in appeal. Tajah is almost exclusively given to girls. Because of its recent origin, its etymology is unclear; it may be a creative spelling of Taja, which in Arabic means 'crown,' but this connection remains speculative.

Tajah first appeared in U.S. records in 1980. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Taja or influenced by the sound of names like Taj. Its spelling may also be a respelling of the Arabic name Taja, meaning 'crown,' but this connection is not certain.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Taj, Taja

Variants: Taja, Tajae

Sibling names for Tajah

Names that share Tajah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Zara, Leila, Nia, Tiana

Brothers: Kai, Jaden, Elijah, Amir, Jayden

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tajah mean?
The meaning of Tajah is uncertain. It may be a modern American coinage or a variant of Taja, which in Arabic means 'crown.' However, this derivation is not firmly established.
How popular is the name Tajah?
Tajah has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. It first appeared in records in 1980 and reached its peak usage in 1999. Since 2022, its usage has been rising.
Is Tajah a boy or girl name?
Tajah is predominantly used for girls.