UK boy's name
Tajwar
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "crown" or "glory".
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.
Tajwar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tajwar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 5 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2000 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Tajwar. 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
- • Tajwar ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 5 boys were registered as Tajwar.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tajwar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
5 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Tajwar mean?
The name Tajwar is believed to have its origins in the Persian language and culture, tracing back to the ancient Persia of the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Persian words "taj," meaning crown, and "war," meaning worthy or befitting. The name Tajwar can be translated to mean "worthy of a crown" or "crown-worthy."
In ancient Persian texts and literature, the name Tajwar was often used as a title or honorific, bestowed upon individuals of high rank, nobility, or exceptional merit. It carried connotations of royalty, valor, and prestige. The earliest recorded instances of the name Tajwar date back to the 9th century CE, during the Abbasid Caliphate, a golden age of Islamic civilization.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Tajwar was Tajwar al-Din, a renowned Persian philosopher and scholar who lived during the 11th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics and logic, and his works were widely studied and revered throughout the Islamic world.
Another notable figure in history with the name Tajwar was Tajwar Khan, a powerful military commander and statesman who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire and was entrusted with important military campaigns and administrative responsibilities.
In the 13th century, Tajwar al-Mulk was a prominent Persian vizier and statesman who served under the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum. He was renowned for his diplomatic skills and his efforts in promoting cultural exchanges between the Seljuk Empire and neighboring regions.
During the 14th century, Tajwar al-Din Mahmud, a Persian poet and scholar, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the field of Persian literature. His poetry, which often celebrated the virtues of wisdom and knowledge, was widely acclaimed and studied in literary circles of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Tajwar was Tajwar Ali Khan, an 18th-century Indian nobleman and military leader who served under the Nawab of Awadh. He was celebrated for his bravery and military prowess in various campaigns and battles, earning him a reputation as a skilled commander.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Tajwar, a name that has carried a rich legacy of honor, distinction, and regal associations across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tajwar over time
The chart below shows babies named Tajwar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Tajwar, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tajwar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tajwar 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 | #4107 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2916 | 11 | 3 |
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FAQ
Tajwar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tajwar in the UK right now?
In 2023, Tajwar was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tajwar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 5 babies registered as Tajwar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tajwar?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "crown" or "glory".
How many people are called Tajwar in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Tajwar across the 5 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.