UK girl's name
Tayjah
An unusual variation of the Arabic name Tajah, meaning "crown.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayjah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayjah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 6 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2003 to 2013. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Tayjah. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayjah ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 6 girls were registered as Tayjah.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayjah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
6 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Tayjah mean?
The name Tayjah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the root word "tajj" which means "crown" or "diadem." This name likely originated in the Middle East and North Africa region during the medieval period, when Arabic culture and language were widespread.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tayjah can be found in the writings of the renowned 10th-century Arabic scholar and philosopher, Al-Farabi. In his treatise on ethics, Al-Farabi used the name Tayjah as an example of a virtuous and noble individual.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Tayjah gained popularity among the ruling classes and elite families of the Islamic world. It was often bestowed upon individuals who were considered to possess exceptional qualities or who held positions of authority and respect.
In the 12th century, a prominent scholar and historian from Cordoba, Spain, named Tayjah ibn Yahya al-Andalusi, wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish rule. His works are still widely studied and referenced by scholars today.
Another notable figure who bore the name Tayjah was a 15th-century Persian poet and mystic, Tayjah al-Din Rumi. He was renowned for his spiritual and allegorical poetry, which continues to inspire and influence literature and philosophy worldwide.
In the 18th century, Tayjah al-Masri was a celebrated Egyptian calligrapher and artist who made significant contributions to the art of Arabic calligraphy. His intricate and ornate works adorned the walls of many mosques and palaces throughout the Middle East.
While the name Tayjah may have originated in the Arabic-speaking world, it has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries over time. Throughout history, individuals with this name have left their mark in various fields, including literature, philosophy, art, and scholarship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tayjah over time
The chart below shows babies named Tayjah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tayjah, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayjah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayjah 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 | #4877 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3902 | 14 | 3 |
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FAQ
Tayjah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayjah in the UK right now?
In 2013, Tayjah was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tayjah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 6 babies registered as Tayjah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayjah?
An unusual variation of the Arabic name Tajah, meaning "crown.".
How many people are called Tayjah in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Tayjah 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.