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Taha

♂ Boy

Pronounced TA-ha /ˈtˤaː.haː/Medium

Meaning: Book, reading, recitationMedium

In 30 seconds: Taha is an Arabic boy's name associated with the meanings 'book', 'reading', and 'recitation'.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningBook, reading, recitation
U.S. rank (2024)#1725 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births96 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,316

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419742024

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

History & Origin

Taha is an Arabic name linked to ideas of the book, reading, and recitation. It carries deep significance in Arabic-speaking cultures, where such meanings tie it to scripture and learning. Bearers include the Egyptian figure Taha Basry and the more recent Taha Dyab.

The repeated a vowels give the name a balanced, two-beat sound that is easy to say. Its associations with reading and recitation give it a scholarly, reverent weight.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Taha is 'book, reading, recitation', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Taha — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Taha Basry (1946–2014)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Taha Dyab (1990–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Taha…

Yasin— Another Arabic name with the same kind of Quranic, scriptural association as Taha.
Kareem— A well-known Arabic name with Taha's two-syllable rhythm and rooted meaning.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Taha mean?

Taha is usually explained as meaning 'book, reading, recitation' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Taha?

It's commonly said TA-ha /ˈtˤaː.haː/.

Is Taha a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Taha is used as a boy name.

How popular is Taha?

In 2024, Taha ranked #1725 in the U.S. for boys, with 96 births recorded.