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UK girl's name

Tajah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "crowned" or "crown".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tajah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tajah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1997 to 2011. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Tajah. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tajah ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 girls were registered as Tajah.
  • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tajah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

5 births

Estimated living

23

2026

Meaning

What does Tajah mean?

The name Tajah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, deriving from the Arabic word "taaj," which means "crown" or "crest." This suggests that the name may have been traditionally associated with royalty, nobility, or a sense of distinction and honor.

In Arabic culture, the concept of the crown holds significant symbolic value, often representing authority, power, and leadership. The name Tajah could have been bestowed upon individuals of high standing or those who were expected to possess qualities of wisdom, strength, and dignity.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tajah can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic dynasty that ruled a vast empire spanning from North Africa to Central Asia. During this period, the name Tajah may have been borne by individuals from influential families or those closely associated with the caliphal court.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Tajah. One such individual was Tajah al-Din Malik Shah I, a powerful ruler of the Seljuk Empire who reigned from 1072 to 1092 CE. Known for his military conquests and patronage of the arts, Malik Shah I expanded the Seljuk Empire to its greatest extent, stretching from the Mediterranean to the borders of China.

Another prominent figure was Tajah al-Din Ibrahim, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic who was renowned for his influential works on Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam. His poetic compositions, imbued with spiritual wisdom and devotion, have left a lasting impact on Persian literature and Islamic thought.

In the 16th century, Tajah Begum was a renowned princess and the daughter of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was known for her exceptional intellect, patronage of the arts, and her influential role in the court of her father, one of the greatest rulers of the Mughal Empire.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Tajah al-Saltanah was a prominent Iranian princess and political figure during the Qajar dynasty. She played a significant role in the constitutional revolution of Iran, advocating for reforms and women's rights, and is regarded as a pioneering figure in the country's modern history.

Lastly, Tajah Fennah was an influential 20th-century Sudanese writer and activist who championed women's rights and education in her home country. Her literary works, which explored themes of gender equality and social justice, have left a lasting legacy in Sudanese literature and the broader African literary canon.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tajah over time

The chart below shows babies named Tajah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tajah, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tajah
01345199720042011

Decades

Tajah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tajah 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 #5785 3 1
2000s #4000 16 4
1990s #3174 4 1

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FAQ

Tajah: questions and answers

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

In 2011, Tajah was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tajah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Tajah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tajah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "crowned" or "crown".

How many people are called Tajah in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Tajah across the 6 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.