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Taji

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-jee /ˈtɑ.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: From the Swahili/Arabic taj, 'a crown', hence 'a crown; a splendid one'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A crown; a splendid one: Taji is Swahili/Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TAH-jee'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowSwahili, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Swahili/Arabic taj, 'a crown', hence 'a crown; a splendid one'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#8172 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 514

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719762025

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

Taji comes from the Swahili/Arabic taj, 'a crown', hence 'a crown; a splendid one'; used for both sexes. A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'TAH-jee').

In the U.S. it appears in African American and East African families. Rare, a-crown at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Taji comes from the Swahili/Arabic taj ('a crown'), hence 'a crown; a splendid one' — a crisp, classic name used for both sexes (said 'TAH-jee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Taji — Swahili/Arabic; unisex

Variations

TajTajh

Nicknames

Taj

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If you like Taji…

Taj— the 'crown' root name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taji mean?

Taji is Swahili/Arabic for 'a crown; a splendid one' (from taj, 'a crown'); used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Taji?

It's said TAH-jee /ˈtɑ.dʒi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taji a boy or girl name?

Taji is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Taji?

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

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