Taija

A girl's name of Finnish origin with 822 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

a female given name

Taija is a girl's baby name of Finnish origin, a Finnish feminine name possibly derived from Thea or connected to the Finnish word taika, meaning 'magic' or 'spell.' The name is used in Finland and has appeared in Finnish American communities.

Taija has the clean, vowel-forward simplicity characteristic of Nordic names. Its suggestion of magic — taika — gives it a quietly enchanting quality that parents seeking something rare and meaningful might find irresistible.

EtymologyShow more

Taija first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1985. First appearing in the 1980s, Taija emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Finnish classification suggests a path from finnish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

822

Total births

Since 1985

1999

Peak

54 births

1985

First recorded

35 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Taija has 35+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1985.

First appeared: 1985Peak: 1999 (54 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Taija
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	73	#14218	▼
2000s	297	#5439	▼
1990s	336	#3653	▲
1980s	116	#4735	—

The Story of Taija

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1999, Taija is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Taija are most likely born between 1989 and 2009.

How rare is Taija?

With 822 total births on record, Taija remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1985, peaked in the 1990s with 336 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Taija by the numbers

Would fill 17 school buses
Meeting one Taija per day would take 2.3 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(35 years, 1985–2019)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Taija
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2019	5	#17685	-4 (-44.4%)
2018	9	#11332	+1 (12.5%)
2017	8	#12609	+2 (33.3%)
2016	6	#16025	-3 (-33.3%)
2015	9	#11740	+1 (12.5%)
2014	8	#12952	+2 (33.3%)
2013	6	#16326	-1 (-14.3%)
2012	7	#14814	+1 (16.7%)
2011	6	#16550	-3 (-33.3%)
2010	9	#12150	-9 (-50.0%)
2009	18	#7309	+1 (5.9%)
2008	17	#7712	+2 (13.3%)
2007	15	#8474	-2 (-11.8%)
2006	17	#7448	-3 (-15.0%)
2005	20	#6221	-15 (-42.9%)
2004	35	#4082	-16 (-31.4%)
2003	51	#2993	+16 (45.7%)
2002	35	#3799	-14 (-28.6%)
2001	49	#2956	+9 (22.5%)
2000	40	#3396	-14 (-25.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taija a boy's or girl's name?

Taija is primarily a girl's name.

When was Taija most popular?

Taija reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 54 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Taija?

Taija is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 822 babies in the U.S. since 1985. Its peak was in 1999.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–2019