Unisex · #8,731 in 2026

Tahjai

Current Rank
#8,731
Peak Rank
#5,466 (1998)
Total Babies
70
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,836 (28 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,466 (70 total)
👦As Boy Name
1995
First Year
2006
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#5466
Peak Rank
70
Total Count
9
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1997
First Year
2010
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#10836
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Tahjai

As a girl name

Tahjai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 7 Tahjais were born — ranking #10,836 that year. As of 2026, Tahjai ranks #16,991 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Tahjais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tahjai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1995, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 11 Tahjais were born — ranking #5,466 that year. As of 2026, Tahjai ranks #8,731 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 70 Tahjais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tahjai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tahjai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tahjai

What does the name Tahjai mean?
Tahjai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tahjai in 2026?
In 2026, Tahjai ranks #8,731 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Tahjai most popular?
Tahjai reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #5,466 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Tahjai a unisex name?
Yes — Tahjai is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 29% of Tahjais assigned female and 71% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tahjai?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tahjai include Isam, Nareg, Capri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tahjai

Tahjai is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 70 births in the dataset. Tahjai's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #5,466. Use the chart and map above to compare Tahjai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.