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UK girl's name

Taijah

An English feminine name of modern origin with undetermined meaning.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Taijah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taijah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 8 births.

This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2006 to 2022. 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 47 living people in the UK are called Taijah. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Taijah ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 8 girls were registered as Taijah.
  • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taijah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4645

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2013

8 births

Estimated living

47

2026

Meaning

What does Taijah mean?

The name Taijah originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Arabic word "taj," which means "crown" or "diadem," symbolizing nobility, honor, and distinction.

In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Tajiyah" or "Tajiah," and it was commonly used among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa. Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, leading to its modern form, "Taijah."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, where a prominent scholar and poet known as Taijah al-Baghdadi lived during the 9th century AD. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and literary merit.

Another notable figure with the name Taijah was Taijah al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 11th century, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and celestial mechanics. Her groundbreaking work influenced the development of science and mathematics in the Islamic world and beyond.

In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader named Taijah al-Qunawi gained widespread recognition for her teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism. Her philosophical works and poetry continue to be studied and admired by scholars and spiritual seekers alike.

During the 14th century, a celebrated calligrapher and artist named Taijah al-Dimashqi was known for her exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts. Her artistry and mastery of the Arabic script were highly regarded, and her pieces adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region.

In the 16th century, a influential military commander named Taijah al-Mamluki played a pivotal role in the Ottoman Empire's campaigns and conquests. Her strategic brilliance and leadership skills were widely acclaimed, and she rose through the ranks to become a respected figure in the Ottoman military.

Throughout history, the name Taijah has been associated with individuals who have achieved distinction and excellence in various fields, from literature and philosophy to science and warfare. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation, its underlying meaning and connotation of nobility and honor have remained consistent across cultures and generations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taijah over time

The chart below shows babies named Taijah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Taijah, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Taijah
02468200620142022

Decades

Taijah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taijah 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 #4645 4 1
2010s #4411 33 7
2000s #3777 10 2

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FAQ

Taijah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Taijah in the UK right now?

In 2022, Taijah was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Taijah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 8 babies registered as Taijah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taijah?

An English feminine name of modern origin with undetermined meaning.

How many people are called Taijah in the UK?

A total of 47 babies have been registered as Taijah across the 10 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.