Holding steady.
Popularity of Tajia since 1987
Babies named Tajia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tajia is a modern American coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1987 but never achieved mainstream popularity. Its peak year was 1998, after which usage declined and has remained stable at very low levels. The name appears to be a feminine elaboration of Taj, though its exact inspiration is unclear. With no top state associations and no rank in any year, Tajia remains a rare and distinctive choice. The trajectory is flat, suggesting it has not recently experienced a revival or notable increase.
Tajia likely emerged as a modern American coinage, possibly as a feminine elaboration of the name Taj or as a sound-based invention. Taj itself can be a short form of Tajinder or an Arabic word meaning 'crown,' but direct derivation is unconfirmed. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1987 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1998. It has never entered widespread popularity, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taj, Jia
Sibling names for Tajia
Names that share Tajia's style, for a brother or sister.
