Taha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Taha is an Arabic name meaning 'pure' or 'chaste', believed to be linked to the initial letters of the Prophet Muhammad's name. The name has maintained its form through history and is favored in Islamic culture, reflecting positive traits. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Taha is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Taha has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Taha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7460th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3904th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1852nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1885th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Taha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Taha"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑːhɑ/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Taha is derived from the Arabic letters 'T' and 'H', which are said to represent the initial letters of the names of the Prophet Muhammad.
Meaning
pure, chaste
Language Evolution
Taha
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Islamic world due to its association with the Quran, specifically as a name for one of the chapters (Surahs).
Variants & Derivatives
Taha, Taha'a
Modern Popularity & Image
Taha is a well-regarded name in many Muslim-majority countries and is often seen as a symbol of purity and virtue.
Famous People
Taha Hussein, Taha Al-Hassan
Explore More Taha Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Taha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Taha"
"Taha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7460th of 10718 | 22 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3904th of 16616 | 209 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1852nd of 24088 | 1,104 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1885th of 23106 | 981 |
Regional Popularity of "Taha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
41.65% 1864th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
48.79% 3082nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.03% 1605th/4582 |
21.49% 1110th/5164 |
27.01% 1975th/7313 |
25.23% 1883rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.77% 1943rd/3984 |
29.51% 1324th/4487 |
26.72% 1823rd/6822 |
26.94% 1691st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Taha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Taha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Taha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.