UK girl's name
Taejah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "crown" or "coronet".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taejah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taejah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2004 to 2020. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Taejah. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taejah ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 girls were registered as Taejah.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taejah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Taejah mean?
The name Taejah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "تاج" (taj), which means "crown" or "diadem." The name may have been given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be leaders or achieve greatness, symbolized by the crown.
In its earliest recorded usage, the name Taejah appeared in ancient Arabic poetry and literature, often used as a metaphor for beauty, pride, and nobility. The first known historical figure with this name was Taejah bint Abi Bakr, who lived in the 7th century CE and was the daughter of Abu Bakr, one of the closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Taejah. One such person was Taejah al-Khayzuran (777-833 CE), a prominent figure in the Abbasid Caliphate, known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence in the royal court. Another prominent Taejah was Taejah al-Samarkandi (935-1010 CE), a renowned Persian scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the development of Islamic literature and philosophy.
In the medieval period, the name Taejah appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Islamic world. For example, Taejah al-Andalusi (1165-1233 CE) was a notable Muslim scholar and poet from the Iberian Peninsula, known for her expertise in subjects such as astronomy, mathematics, and poetry.
Moving forward in time, one of the most famous bearers of the name Taejah was Taejah Begum (1692-1773 CE), a powerful and influential figure in the Mughal Empire. She was the chief consort of Emperor Muhammad Shah and played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the empire during her time.
While the name Taejah has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and ethnicities over the centuries. These examples showcase the rich historical significance and cultural diversity associated with this beautiful and meaningful name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taejah over time
The chart below shows babies named Taejah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taejah, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taejah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taejah 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4962 | 20 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4687 | 18 | 5 |
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FAQ
Taejah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taejah in the UK right now?
In 2020, Taejah was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taejah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Taejah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taejah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "crown" or "coronet".
How many people are called Taejah in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Taejah across the 11 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.