Tahj
Tahj is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Crown or diadem.
Origin and history
Tahj is a modern given name derived from the Sanskrit and Persian word Taj, which means crown. It gained visibility in the United States during the late 1990s, influenced in part by pop culture figures. It remains a distinctive choice that sits outside the top 1,000 U.S. boys' names.
Popularity in the United States
3,939 babies in the United States have been named Tahj since 1880. It ranks #2024 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1152.
States where it is most popular
- LA (16.2 %)
- FL (12.9 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 672 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,085 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,281 |
| 2020-2029 | 864 |
Famous people named Tahj
- Tahj Mowry: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The name Tahj traces its roots to the word Taj, which signifies a crown or authority in Sanskrit and Persian.
- The name experienced a notable rise in usage in the United States during the late 1990s.