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Taj
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Pronounced TAHJ /tΙΛdΚ/Low
Meaning: Crown, the crown, crowned oneLow
In 30 seconds: Taj is an Arabic and Sanskrit name meaning crown. As a given name it carries regal meaning in a single clean syllable and is associated with the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the world's most beautiful buildings.
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MeaningCrown, the crown, crowned one
U.S. rank (2025)#1667 β Falling
2025 U.S. births100 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)β 5,716
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Taj is from Arabic taj and Sanskrit taj meaning crown. The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, takes its name from this word.
Taj is used across the Arab world, in South Asian communities, and increasingly in the United States.
Did you know? The Taj Mahal (Crown of the Palace) was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj as a name carries this monument's extraordinary beauty and the story of love strong enough to build one of the world's wonders.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
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Famous Bearers
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Taj Mahal (1942-)American blues musician and singer-songwriter
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Taj Gibson (1985-)American professional basketball player in the NBA
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Taj Burrow (1978-)Australian professional surfer on the World Surf League tour
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Frequently Asked
What does Taj mean?
Crown, the crown, crowned one
How do you pronounce Taj?
Taj is pronounced TAHJ.
What is the origin of Taj?
Taj comes from Arabic, Sanskrit.
What names are similar to Taj?
Similar names include prince, rex, king.