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Taj
BoyPersian, Arabic· “crown”
- Meaning
- crown
- Origin
- Persian, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- TAHZH
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,667
- US babies 2025
- 100
- Best rank
- #956 (1998)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Taj
Taj is a Persian and Arabic name that means “crown”.
Taj is a Persian word meaning "crown," also used in Arabic, Urdu and Hindi. It is best known from the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, the white marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The word taj appears in many titles and names across the Persian-influenced world as a symbol of honor and sovereignty. As a given name, Taj is short, bold and easy to pronounce, and in English it is usually said TAHZH. Blues musician Taj Mahal took the name as a stage name. It suits parents who want a compact name with a regal meaning.
Popularity over time
Taj first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1976. Its best national rank was #956 in 1998, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 200 were named Taj. In 2025, 100 babies were named Taj, and it ranked #1,667 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,470 in 1980, #1,141 in 2000, #995 in 2010, and #1,667 in 2025. Of the 5,719 US boys named Taj since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,482 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jai, Cormac, Aayden, Kenton, and Finnian.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Taj ranked highest in New Jersey, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1167 | 5 |
| Texas | #1290 | 16 |
| California | #1425 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 91% of US babies named Taj over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Taj is usually pronounced TAHZH, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with T and ends in “-aj”.
Middle names for Taj
A few middle names that flow with Taj: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Taj
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taj mean?
Taj is a Persian and Arabic name that means “crown”.
What is the origin of the name Taj?
Taj has Persian, Arabic, and Hindi roots. Taj is a Persian word meaning "crown," also used in Arabic, Urdu and Hindi.
Is Taj a popular name?
Not especially. Taj ranked #1,667 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Taj a boy or girl name?
Taj is mainly a boy's name. About 91% of US babies named Taj over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Taj?
Taj is usually pronounced TAHZH. 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