Taj

A Arabic name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicDeclining Also a pet name
#1461 1in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A tall brimless hat, usually conical or curved on top, worn in Muslim countries as a sign of distinction and prestige.

Taj is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'crown' or 'jewel,' from the Arabic taj. The word is most famous through the Taj Mahal ('crown of the palace'), the breathtaking monument in Agra, India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Taj has a clean, confident single-syllable that carries enormous cultural resonance. Used across Muslim and Hindu communities, it evokes architectural grandeur and romantic devotion simultaneously. A name that manages to suggest a palace with three letters.

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Popularity Over Time

Taj was #1195 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1461, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Taj
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s720
2010s1,717
2000s1,482
1990s902
1980s337
1970s450
1960s8

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(56 years, 19692024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Taj
YearBirthsRank
2024124#1461
2023124#1462
2022143#1320
2021159#1216
2020170#1147
2019162#1187
2018171#1133
2017159#1180
2016167#1155
2015200#1016
2014143#1256
2013156#1161
2012173#1083
2011189#1019
2010197#995
2009191#1022
2008167#1104
2007149#1186
2006150#1140
2005169#1007

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

Taj as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Taj has also been given to 548 girls in the U.S. since 1965.

#4749
Current rank
548
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Taj be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Taj is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1461. As a girl's name, it ranks #4749.

Taj has two lives

Taj, the baby name
#1461boys
5,616 babies
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Taj, the pet name
#4803pet name
15 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19692024) · Methodology