UK girl's name
Taja
Of Indian origin meaning crown or princess.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taja is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taja popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3518, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 7 births.
This profile covers 77 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 77 living people in the UK are called Taja. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taja ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 7 girls were registered as Taja.
- • About 77 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taja as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3518
2018
Births in 2018
6
Latest year
Peak year
1997
7 births
Estimated living
77
2026
Meaning
What does Taja mean?
The name Taja is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages of the Indian subcontinent. The name Taja is derived from the Sanskrit word 'tājas,' which means 'splendor' or 'radiance.' This suggests that the name Taja was likely given to individuals who were perceived as possessing a certain brightness or brilliance.
In ancient Hindu texts, the name Taja is mentioned as a name given to individuals born under the astrological sign of Aries, which is represented by the ram. This astrological connection further reinforces the association of the name with strength, energy, and vitality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taja can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The text mentions a character named Taja, who was a skilled archer and warrior in the service of the Pandava princes. This reference dates back to around the 4th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Taja. One such person was Taja al-Malik, a prominent 12th-century Arab poet and philosopher from Persia. He was renowned for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely read and studied during his time.
Another historical figure with the name Taja was Taja Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess from the Indian subcontinent. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her advocacy for women's education, which was progressive for her era.
In the 18th century, there was Taja Singh, a distinguished Sikh warrior and military leader from the Punjab region of India. He played a crucial role in defending the Sikh Empire against various invaders and is celebrated for his bravery and strategic prowess.
Moving forward in time, Taja Kramberger was a 19th-century Slovenian painter and artist who gained recognition for her portraits and landscape paintings. Her works are still admired today and can be found in various art galleries and museums across Europe.
Finally, Taja Gabrielle was a 20th-century American actress and singer who rose to fame for her roles in several Broadway musicals and Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her versatility as a performer and her captivating stage presence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taja over time
The chart below shows babies named Taja registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taja, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2018, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taja by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taja 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4556 | 36 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3712 | 18 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2553 | 23 | 4 |
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- Tiffany 4,653
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FAQ
Taja: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taja in the UK right now?
In 2018, Taja was ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Taja most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 7 babies registered as Taja in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taja?
Of Indian origin meaning crown or princess.
How many people are called Taja in the UK?
A total of 77 babies have been registered as Taja across the 16 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.