Taziyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
9% Masculine / 91% Feminine
Meaning:
Taziyah means condolences and is associated with mourning and the remembrance of Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
Meaning of the Name Taziyah
Taziyah is a name of Arabic origin. It is commonly used in Muslim cultures, particularly in Iran and South Asia. Taziyah is derived from the Arabic word 'ta'ziyah', which means condolences. It is often associated with mourning and the remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Taziyah is also the name given to a form of religious drama or ritual performed during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his followers.
Popularity of the Name Taziyah
The popularity for the name Taziyah peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 15 births, which ranked number 13,757 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Taziyah had the most female births in 2007 with 15, which ranked number 8,097 out of 20,573 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 7, which ranked number 9,785 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Taziyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%. Among females, Taziyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 7 births, a decline of -30.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Taziyah
- 10 Year Trend of Taziyah: -30.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Taziyah: -30.00%
Popularity of Taziyah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Taziyah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Taziyah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Taziyah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Taziyah
- Total Births of Taziyah: 7 (-3.50%)
- Female Births of Taziyah: 7 (-3.50%)
Given the downward trend of Taziyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. For Females, births for Taziyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 7 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.50%.