UK boy's name
Taaha
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the wanderer" or "one who walks the right path".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taaha is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taaha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 11 births.
This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 83 living people in the UK are called Taaha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taaha ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 11 boys were registered as Taaha.
- • About 83 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taaha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
11 births
Estimated living
83
2026
Meaning
What does Taaha mean?
The name Taaha is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "Taha" which means "one who walks with grace" or "one who is pure". It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early days of Islam.
The name Taaha is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, in Surah Taha, which is the 20th chapter of the Quran. In this chapter, Allah addresses the Prophet Muhammad with the name Taaha, which is considered a name of honor and distinction.
The earliest recorded use of the name Taaha dates back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Taaha ibn Ubaidullah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who participated in several battles during the early days of Islam.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Taaha. One of them was Taaha al-Falaki, a renowned Persian astronomer who lived in the 10th century AD. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and wrote several treatises on the subject.
Another famous Taaha was Taaha Husayn, an Egyptian writer, and scholar who lived from 1889 to 1973. He was a pioneer of modern Arabic literature and played a significant role in the Egyptian Renaissance movement of the early 20th century.
In the realm of Islamic jurisprudence, Taaha ibn Muhammad ibn Taaha al-Salhi, known as Ibn al-Salhi, was a prominent Maliki scholar who lived in the 13th century AD. He wrote several influential works on Islamic law and theology.
The name Taaha has also been borne by contemporary figures, such as Taaha Hussein, an Egyptian novelist and literary critic who lived from 1935 to 1973, and Taaha Abdurrahman, a contemporary Moroccan philosopher and Islamic thinker.
The name Taaha is revered in the Islamic tradition and is often associated with purity, grace, and honor. It has been a popular name among Muslims throughout history and continues to be widely used in various parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taaha over time
The chart below shows babies named Taaha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taaha, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taaha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taaha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3997 | 28 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2521 | 50 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Taaha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taaha in the UK right now?
In 2023, Taaha was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taaha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 11 babies registered as Taaha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taaha?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the wanderer" or "one who walks the right path".
How many people are called Taaha in the UK?
A total of 84 babies have been registered as Taaha across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.