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Taahir

♂ Boy

Pronounced tah-HEER /tɑˈhiːr/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Tahir, 'pure; chaste; clean' — a virtue name of moral clarity.Low

In 30 seconds: A virtue-rich Arabic name: Taahir means 'pure; chaste' (said 'tah-HEER'). Clear and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Tahir, 'pure; chaste; clean' — a virtue name of moral clarity.
U.S. rank (2023)#10658 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 82

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819952023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taahir is a spelling of the Arabic Tahir, 'pure; chaste; clean.' A classic virtue name suggesting moral clarity, it reads warm and dignified — rare in the U.S. (said 'tah-HEER').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, virtue-rich, and clear.

Did you know? Taahir spells the Arabic Tahir, 'pure; chaste; clean' — a virtue name suggesting moral clarity (said 'tah-HEER').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Taahir — Arabic Tahir 'pure; chaste'

Variations

TahirTaherTaheer

Nicknames

TaaHeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taahir mean?

Taahir is a spelling of the Arabic Tahir, 'pure; chaste; clean.'

How do you pronounce Taahir?

It's said tah-HEER /tɑˈhiːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Taahir a boy or girl name?

Taahir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Taahir?

Taahir is a very rare name in the U.S.

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