Taahirah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 18 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Taahirah, you're looking at a name that fewer than 18 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Taahirah a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
Taahirah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taahirah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from tahira (طاهرة), meaning "pure," "chaste," or "virtuous." Tahira was one of the epithets of Khadijah, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, known for her moral excellence and spiritual integrity. The name is used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities worldwide as both a given name and a title of honor.
The elaborated spelling Taahirah (with doubled-a) reflects phonetic emphasis used in some romanization traditions. The name carries both spiritual depth and feminine elegance — a name that sets a high bar and offers it as a gift. For Muslim families who want a name rooted in early Islamic history, Taahirah is a meaningful and beautiful choice.
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In the American context, Taahirah is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1997–2003). 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 18 total births, Taahirah 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
Taahirah has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 | #14261 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #15857 | — |
The Story of Taahirah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Taahirah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Taahirah are most likely born between 1997 and 2003.
How rare is Taahirah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taahirah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 13 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1997–2003)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | #15545 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12976 |
| 1997 | 5 | #15857 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2003