Taha
Taha is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Meaning uncertain; named after Surah Ta-Ha in the Quran, traditionally interpreted as 'O man'.
Origin and history
Taha is a masculine name of Arabic origin derived from the opening letters of the 20th chapter of the Quran. It is widely used across the Muslim world and is often considered a traditional title associated with the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it maintains steady usage as a moderate and distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,424 babies in the United States have been named Taha since 1880. It ranks #2637 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1432.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.6 %)
- CA (21.2 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- VA (8.9 %)
- NJ (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 274 |
| 2000-2010 | 709 |
| 2010-2019 | 860 |
| 2020-2029 | 505 |
Famous people named Taha
- Taha Hussein: Writer, Intellectual
- Taha Yassine Khenissi: Athlete, Soccer player
Fun facts
- The exact linguistic meaning of the two Arabic letters 'Ta' and 'Ha' is considered divine mystery, though classical scholars interpret it as an invocation.
- Surah Ta-Ha contains the narrative of Moses (Musa) receiving his mission at the sacred valley of Tuwa.