Tahj Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Tahj means 'crown' or 'top' and symbolizes power and authority.
Meaning of the Name Tahj
Tahj is a name of Arabic origin that means 'crown' or 'top'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'taj', which refers to a traditional headdress worn by kings and rulers. The name Tahj symbolizes power, authority, and leadership. It is often given to express high aspirations and hopes for the child's future. Tahj is also sometimes used as a variant of the name Taj, which has Persian and Urdu origins and means 'crown' or 'jewel'.
Popularity of the Name Tahj
The popularity for the name Tahj peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 204 births, which ranked number 1,757 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Tahj had the most female births in 1998 with 13, which ranked number 7,104 out of 16,600 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1998 with 204, which ranked number 770 out of 11,309 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Tahj has increased sharply over the last ten years from 110 births to 149 births, an increase of 35.45%. Among males, Tahj has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 105 births to 139 births, an increase of 32.38%. Among females, Tahj has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 10 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tahj
- 20 Year Trend of Tahj: 12.88%
- 10 Year Trend of Tahj: 35.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tahj: 32.38%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Tahj: 100.00%
Popularity of Tahj by State
For males, Tahj was most popular in Southeastern states with 51 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in LA, with 15 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Tahj. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 13 | 996 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 15 | 341 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 7 | 645 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 8 | 365 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 12 | 1484 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Tahj
- Total Births of Tahj: 154 (3.08%)
- Male Births of Tahj: 143 (2.84%)
- Female Births of Tahj: 11 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Tahj over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.08% increase in total births, for a total of 154 births in 2024. Male births for Tahj have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 143 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.84%. For Females, births for Tahj have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.