Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Tauheed

Tawhid, literally "to unite" or "to make one", refers to the principle of monotheism in Islam. It is the religion's central and single most important concept, upon which a Muslim's entire religious adherence rests. It unequivocally holds that God (Allāh) is indivisibly one (ahad) and single (wahid).

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#4,157 (1978)
Total Babies
85
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1976
First Year
2021
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#4157
Peak Rank
85
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tauheed

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

Tawhid, literally "to unite" or "to make one", refers to the principle of monotheism in Islam. It is the religion's central and single most important concept, upon which a Muslim's entire religious adherence rests. It unequivocally holds that God (Allāh) is indivisibly one (ahad) and single (wahid).

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Etymology
The word 'tawhid' ( توحيد ), which means "He asserted, or declared, God to be one", is derived from the Arabic root ' wahhada ' ( واحدة ), which means "to unite" or "to make one". This term signifies the belief in absolute oneness and uniqueness of God. This reflects the struggle of monotheism against polytheism .

The Story of Tauheed

Tauheed first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 8 Tauheeds were born — ranking #4,157 that year. As of 2026, Tauheed ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 85 Tauheeds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tauheed

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tauheed

What does the name Tauheed mean?
Tawhid, literally "to unite" or "to make one", refers to the principle of monotheism in Islam. It is the religion's central and single most important concept, upon which a Muslim's entire religious adherence rests. It unequivocally holds that God (Allāh) is indivisibly one (ahad) and single (wahid).
How popular is Tauheed in 2026?
In 2026, Tauheed ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tauheed most popular?
Tauheed reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,157 that year with 8 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tauheed most popular?
Tauheed has historically been most popular in New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tauheed.
Is Tauheed a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tauheed is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tauheed?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tauheed include Lauriano, Schaun, Kyley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tauheed

Tauheed is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 85 births in the dataset. Tauheed's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,157. Use the chart and map above to compare Tauheed'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.