Unisex · #12,142 in 2026

Tajai

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#3,293 (1996)
Total Babies
170
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,713 (147 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,293 (170 total)
👦As Boy Name
1993
First Year
2019
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#3293
Peak Rank
170
Total Count
17
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1989
First Year
2007
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#5713
Peak Rank
147
Total Count
16
Years Active

The Story of Tajai

As a girl name

Tajai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 16 Tajais were born — ranking #5,713 that year. As of 2026, Tajai ranks #15,491 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 147 Tajais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tajai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1993, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 21 Tajais were born — ranking #3,293 that year. As of 2026, Tajai ranks #12,142 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 170 Tajais 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 Tajai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tajai 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 Tajai

What does the name Tajai mean?
Tajai is a boy'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 Tajai in 2026?
In 2026, Tajai ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tajai most popular?
Tajai reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #3,293 that year with 21 babies given the name.
Is Tajai a unisex name?
Yes — Tajai is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 46% of Tajais assigned female and 54% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tajai?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tajai include Rigel, Nazar, Brandonlee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tajai

Tajai is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 170 births in the dataset. Tajai's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #3,293. Use the chart and map above to compare Tajai'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.