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Taje

TAH-jay · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage or variant of names like Taj or Tage.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Taje since 1991

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

4913200020102020Most births 1994GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1990s5277
2000s4748
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Taje is a name of uncertain origin that first appeared in U.S. records in 1991. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and no one-in-N statistic is available for the latest year (2025). Its peak year was 1995, indicating a brief moment of modest use. The name has remained stable in its rarity since then, with no concentration in any particular state. Taje's trajectory suggests it is a modern coinage or an unconventional variant of more established names like Taj or Tage. Its unisex nature and phonetic simplicity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, short name.

Taje first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, suggesting a recent coinage. It may be an invented name or a respelling of Taj (meaning 'crown' in Arabic or Hindi), or possibly a variant of the Scandinavian name Tage (meaning 'day'). However, no definitive etymology is established.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Taj, Tage

Sibling names for Taje

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

Sisters: Maya, Kira, Naya, Zara, Leila

Brothers: Kai, Rio, Zane, Jax, Finn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Taje mean?
The meaning of Taje is uncertain. It may be a modern invention or a variant of names like Taj (meaning 'crown') or Tage (meaning 'day').
How popular is the name Taje?
Taje has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1991 and has remained rare, with no recorded rank or one-in-N figure.
Is Taje a boy's name or a girl's name?
Taje is considered unisex. It has been used for both boys and girls since its first recording in 1991.