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

Taji is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 131 recorded births.

When was Taji most popular?

Taji reached its peak popularity in 1977 with 21 births that year. It is currently ranked #9730 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Taji?

Taji is currently ranked #9730 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 504 babies since 1976.

Taji

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicDeclining Also a pet name

#9730▼ 3265in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a unisex given name from Arabic

Taji is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'crown' — from the Arabic taj, the word for a royal crown or diadem. In Swahili-speaking East African communities, Taji also means crown, having been adopted from Arabic through centuries of coastal trade and cultural exchange.

With 504 recorded U.S. births, Taji has a bright, confident sound and a royal meaning that translates beautifully across Arabic and African cultural contexts. It is a name that literally crowns its bearer.

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Popularity Over Time

Taji has 45+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Taji
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	65	#6976	▼
2010s	86	#9160	▼
2000s	108	#6795	—
1990s	118	#5393	▲
1980s	65	#5645	▲
1970s	62	#2954	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(45 years, 1976–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Taji
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	8	#9730	-6 (-42.9%)
2023	14	#6465	0
2022	14	#6434	0
2021	14	#6305	-1 (-6.7%)
2020	15	#5945	+4 (36.4%)
2019	11	#7570	+5 (83.3%)
2018	6	#11958	-8 (-57.1%)
2016	14	#6309	+1 (7.7%)
2015	13	#6631	+7 (116.7%)
2014	6	#11935	-5 (-45.5%)
2013	11	#7486	+3 (37.5%)
2012	8	#9595	-4 (-33.3%)
2011	12	#6951	+7 (140.0%)
2010	5	#14008	-9 (-64.3%)
2009	14	#6388	+4 (40.0%)
2007	10	#8087	-6 (-37.5%)
2006	16	#5492	+7 (77.8%)
2005	9	#8218	+2 (28.6%)
2004	7	#9818	-6 (-46.2%)
2003	13	#5841	0

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

Taji as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Taji has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 131 births since 1969.

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Current rank

131

Total births

1993

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Taji be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Taji is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #9730. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Taji, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1976–2024) · Methodology