UK boy's name
Tahj
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "crown" or "sovereign".
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.
Tahj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tahj 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 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Tahj. 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
- • Tahj ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 boys were registered as Tahj.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tahj 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
1999
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Tahj mean?
The name Tahj is an anglicized spelling of the Arabic name Taj, which means "crown" or "diadem." Its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and Islamic culture of the Middle East and North Africa.
The name Taj has been in use for centuries, with one of the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 12th century. It was the name of a renowned Persian poet and scholar, Taj al-Din al-Munajjim, who lived from 1155 to 1233 AD. He was known for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his poetic works.
Another notable figure with the name Taj was Taj al-Mulk, a powerful 11th-century vizier (prime minister) in the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and the Middle East. He played a significant role in the administration and politics of the empire during his time.
In the 17th century, the name gained iconic status with the construction of the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous and beautiful architectural monuments in the world. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, whose name meant "Crown of the Palace."
Tahj is also the name of a fictional character in the Star Trek universe, played by actor Terry Farrell in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The character, Jadzia Dax, was a Trill symbiont who joined with various hosts, including Tahj.
Another notable person with the name Tahj was Tahj Mowry, an American actor and singer born in 1986. He is best known for his roles in the sitcoms "Smart Guy" and "Baby Daddy," as well as his work as a voice actor in various animated series.
While the name Tahj is not as common as its Arabic counterpart Taj, it has been used throughout history by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, reflecting the enduring appeal and meaning of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tahj over time
The chart below shows babies named Tahj 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 Tahj, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahj by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tahj 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 |
| 2000s | #2501 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2663 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tahj
- Thomas 160,894
- 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
Tahj: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tahj in the UK right now?
In 2023, Tahj was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tahj most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Tahj in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tahj?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "crown" or "sovereign".
How many people are called Tahj in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Tahj across the 4 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.