UK boy's name
Tajay
A masculine name of Jamaican origin meaning "the crown of the victorious one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tajay is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tajay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2002 to 2010. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Tajay. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tajay ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Tajay.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tajay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Tajay mean?
The name Tajay is believed to have originated from the Tamil language, which is spoken predominantly in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. The name itself is a combination of two Tamil words: "Taju" meaning "crown" and "Ay" meaning "to become" or "to attain." Thus, the name Tajay can be interpreted as "one who attains the crown" or "one who becomes a leader."
This name has its roots in ancient Tamil culture, which dates back to the Sangam period (300 BCE to 300 CE). During this time, Tamil literature flourished, and many texts, such as the Tolkappiyam and the Ettuthokai, were composed. While there are no direct references to the name Tajay in these ancient texts, the concept of leadership and kingship was prevalent in the works of that era.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tajay can be traced back to the Chola Dynasty, which ruled over parts of southern India between the 9th and 13th centuries CE. Several Chola kings bore names that incorporated the word "Taju," indicating their association with royalty and leadership.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who carried the name Tajay. One such person was Tajay Mahalingam (1923-2002), an Indian writer and scholar who made significant contributions to Tamil literature and culture. Another was Tajay Sivakumar (1948-2021), a prominent Sri Lankan civil servant and diplomat who served as the High Commissioner to Malaysia and later as the Governor of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
In the world of sports, Tajay Gayle (born 1982) is a Jamaican sprinter who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and won a gold medal as part of the Jamaican 4x100m relay team. Additionally, Tajay Nganga (born 1989) is a professional basketball player from Kenya who has played in various leagues across Europe and Asia.
Lastly, Tajay Maraj (born 1991) is a Trinidad and Tobago footballer who currently plays as a defender for the Canadian soccer club Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.
While the name Tajay may not be as common as some other names, it carries a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including writers, diplomats, athletes, and others who have made their mark in various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tajay over time
The chart below shows babies named Tajay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tajay, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tajay by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tajay 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 | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3859 | 18 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Tajay
- 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
Tajay: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tajay in the UK right now?
In 2010, Tajay was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tajay most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Tajay in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tajay?
A masculine name of Jamaican origin meaning "the crown of the victorious one".
How many people are called Tajay in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Tajay across the 7 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.