Taij
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Taij, you're looking at a name that fewer than 11 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 sharp, distinct ending gives Taij a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Taij is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Taij is a short, crisp masculine name that reads as a variant of Taj, the Arabic and Persian word for "crown." The most famous bearer of this meaning is the Taj Mahal — the 17th-century Mughal monument whose name translates as "crown of the palace." The alternate spelling Taij gives the name a slightly more distinctive visual character.
At just four letters, Taij has the directness and confidence of a name that wastes no space. Like other short, strong names, it tends to stick — easy to say, impossible to forget.
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In the American context, Taij is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2008–2017). 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 11 total births, Taij 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
Taij has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #14009 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 6 | #12361 | — |
The Story of Taij
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Taij is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Taij are most likely born between 2008 and 2017.
How rare is Taij?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Taij is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2008–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #14009 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12361 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2017