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Taha
BoyArabic· “opening letters of a Quran chapter”
- Meaning
- opening letters of a Quran chapter
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- TAH-hah
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,598
- US babies 2025
- 107
- Best rank
- #1,512 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Taha
Taha is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “opening letters of a Quran chapter”.
Taha is an Arabic name taken from Ta-Ha, the two Arabic letters that open the twentieth chapter of the Quran, which bears the same name. The meaning of the letters themselves is not known, although some traditions treat Taha as one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad, and this has made it a respected name in the Muslim world. It is pronounced TAH-hah. The Egyptian writer Taha Hussein is one of its famous bearers. Short, balanced and meaningful, it is used in the Arab world, Iran, Turkey and South Asia.
Popularity over time
Taha first appears in US Social Security records in 1974. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,512 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 107 babies. In 2025, 107 babies were named Taha, and it ranked #1,598 nationally. That is 43% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #6,153 in 1980, #2,290 in 2000, #1,776 in 2010, and #1,598 in 2025. Of the 2,424 US boys named Taha since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 709 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Muhammed, Jayveon, Kyden, Zaine, and Stryker.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Taha ranked highest in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | #621 | 12 |
| Pennsylvania | #1084 | 7 |
| Texas | #1092 | 21 |
| Washington | #1142 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #1166 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Taha is usually pronounced TAH-hah, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with T and ends in “-ha”.
Middle names for Taha
A few middle names that flow with Taha: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Taha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taha mean?
Taha is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “opening letters of a Quran chapter”.
What is the origin of the name Taha?
Taha has Arabic roots. Taha is an Arabic name taken from Ta-Ha, the two Arabic letters that open the twentieth chapter of the Quran, which bears the same name.
Is Taha a popular name?
Not especially. Taha ranked #1,598 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Taha a boy or girl name?
Taha is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Taha?
Taha is usually pronounced TAH-hah. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings