Unisex · #15,243 in 2026

Tajae

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#4,201 (1999)
Total Babies
282
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,201 (282 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,923 (198 total)
👧As Girl Name
1993
First Year
2024
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#4201
Peak Rank
282
Total Count
22
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2024
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#3923
Peak Rank
198
Total Count
21
Years Active

The Story of Tajae

As a girl name

American parents first put Tajae on the record books as a girl name in 1993, with 12 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 27 Tajaes were born — ranking #4,201 that year. About 47% of every Tajae on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Tajae last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 282 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Tajae as a boy name dates back to 1994, when 7 babies received it. 2000 was its biggest year on record, with 20 newborns named Tajae — #3,923 in the national rankings. About 47% of every Tajae on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Tajae last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 198 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tajae

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tajae

What does the name Tajae mean?
Tajae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tajae in 2026?
In 2026, Tajae ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tajae most popular?
Tajae reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #4,201 that year with 27 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tajae most popular?
Tajae has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tajae.
Is Tajae a unisex name?
Yes — Tajae is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 59% of Tajaes assigned female and 41% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tajae?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tajae include Glendell, Jeris, Deleta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tajae

Tajae is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 282 births in the dataset. Tajae's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #4,201. Use the chart and map above to compare Tajae'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.