Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Tajir

Taghachar, also spelled Tajir, Ta'achar was a commander in the Mongol Empire's army. He was one of the conspirators involved in the overthrow of three Ilkhanate khans, and placed the short-lived Baydu on the throne in 1295.

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#8,210 (2019)
Total Babies
53
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2004
First Year
2021
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#8210
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tajir

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Taghachar, also spelled Tajir, Ta'achar was a commander in the Mongol Empire's army. He was one of the conspirators involved in the overthrow of three Ilkhanate khans, and placed the short-lived Baydu on the throne in 1295.

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Origin & history
Taghachar was a member of the Suquai'ud branch of the Baarin tribe. His father was Qutu Buqa, a tümen commander operated under Hulagu and Abaqa and died in battle against Golden Horde . He also had an elder brother called Taiju, who died in infancy. His other relatives, including his grandfather Temüge Noyan who was emir and uncle Jangqun who was head of security force looking after security of roads were all important emirs of Mongol armies. When Hulegu entered Persia in 1256, Taghachar commanded a battalion of his western wing. He was mainly stationed in province of Fars .

The Story of Tajir

Tajir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 9 Tajirs were born — ranking #8,210 that year. As of 2026, Tajir ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Tajirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tajir

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

  • Tadger
  • Todger
  • Tagger
  • Teacher
  • Toucher
  • Tanger
  • Tocher
  • Tischer
  • Tauscher
  • Teuscher
  • Tosher
  • Tanjore

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tajir

What does the name Tajir mean?
Taghachar, also spelled Tajir, Ta'achar was a commander in the Mongol Empire's army. He was one of the conspirators involved in the overthrow of three Ilkhanate khans, and placed the short-lived Baydu on the throne in 1295.
How popular is Tajir in 2026?
In 2026, Tajir ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tajir most popular?
Tajir reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #8,210 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Tajir a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tajir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tajir?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tajir include Clayne, Khalief, Teak. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tajir

Tajir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Tajir's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #8,210. Use the chart and map above to compare Tajir'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 .

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