Tahir
Tahir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Pure, virtuous, or chaste.
Origin and history
Tahir is a classic masculine name of Arabic origin meaning pure, virtuous, or chaste. It has long been used across the Muslim world and broader international communities. In the United States, it remains a steady, moderately used choice with consistent usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,976 babies in the United States have been named Tahir since 1880. It ranks #2893 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1495.
States where it is most popular
- NY (33.1 %)
- PA (26.5 %)
- NJ (14.8 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- CA (5.3 %)
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 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 338 |
| 2000-2010 | 511 |
| 2010-2019 | 442 |
| 2020-2029 | 435 |
Famous people named Tahir
- Tahir Shah: Author, Journalist
- Tahir Raj Bhasin: Actor
- Tahir Bilgiç: Comedian, Actor
Fun facts
- Tahir was notably borne by Tahir ibn Husayn, the founder of the Tahirid dynasty in ninth-century Persia.
- The Arabic word root t-h-r relates to ritual and moral purity, making Tahir a respected traditional given name.