Taahira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 61 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Taahira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic tahira meaning 'pure,' 'virtuous,' or 'chaste.' Purity of character is one of the highest virtues in Islamic tradition, making Tahira a name of deep moral significance. The doubled a reflects Arabic elongation.
Taahira is a name that announces its values clearly and beautifully. For Muslim families who want a name rooted in Islamic virtue, it's a choice that speaks of character before the child has spoken a word.
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In the American context, Taahira is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1988–2021). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 61 total births, Taahira exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taahira has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | #13324 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #19726 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 37 | #13480 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 12 | #12169 | — |
The Story of Taahira
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Taahira is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Taahira are most likely born between 1988 and 2000.
How rare is Taahira?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taahira is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 1990s with 37 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Taahira by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1988–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | #13324 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19726 |
| 1998 | 6 | #13907 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11654 |
| 1994 | 5 | #15491 |
| 1993 | 5 | #15510 |
| 1991 | 5 | #15159 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9161 |
| 1989 | 7 | #10702 |
| 1988 | 5 | #13636 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2021