UK girl's name
Taraji
A feminine name of African origin meaning "dream pursuer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taraji is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taraji popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Taraji. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taraji ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 girls were registered as Taraji.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taraji as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Taraji mean?
The given name Taraji has its roots in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "taraj," which means "crown" or "diadem." The name gained popularity in the Islamic world during the medieval period, particularly in regions like the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taraji can be found in the 9th century. Taraji al-Muqri, a renowned Islamic scholar and calligrapher, lived during this time period. He was known for his expertise in the recitation of the Quran and his contributions to the art of Arabic calligraphy.
In the 11th century, Taraji ibn al-Murahhal, a distinguished Arab poet and literary figure, was born in Cordoba, Spain. His poetic works were highly acclaimed and celebrated for their lyrical beauty and depth of emotion.
Another notable figure with the name Taraji was Taraji al-Ansari, a 12th-century Islamic scholar and theologian from Baghdad. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of Hadith (sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad).
In the 14th century, Taraji al-Dimashqi, a Syrian astronomer and mathematician, made significant advancements in the field of astronomy. His work on celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments earned him widespread recognition.
Taraji al-Ghazzawi, a 15th-century Moroccan scholar and historian, is also remembered for his influential writings on the history and culture of the Maghreb region (North Africa).
The name Taraji has been carried by many influential individuals throughout history, spanning various fields such as literature, religion, science, and academia. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name continues to hold cultural significance and a rich historical legacy in the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taraji over time
The chart below shows babies named Taraji registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taraji, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taraji by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taraji 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 | #5213 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5322 | 17 | 5 |
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FAQ
Taraji: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taraji in the UK right now?
In 2024, Taraji was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taraji most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Taraji in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taraji?
A feminine name of African origin meaning "dream pursuer".
How many people are called Taraji in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Taraji 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.