Taj Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Taj is a Persian name that means 'crown' or 'jewel', symbolizing honor and royalty. It has evolved from the Persian word 'Tāj' and is recognized in English. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in regions influenced by Persian culture. It is associated with elegance and sophistication in modern contexts. The name has no biblical relevance.
The name Taj is most popular in Hawaii, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Taj has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female 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, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Taj' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1550th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1551st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1101st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1223rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8962nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9571st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9464th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6670th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Taj' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Taj"
Pronunciation
/tɑːdʒ/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Taj means 'crown' or 'jewel' in Persian, symbolizing honor and royalty.
Meaning
crown, jewel
Language Evolution
Tāj (Persian), Taj (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in South Asia and among those influenced by Persian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Taji, Tajinder
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Taj is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with elegance and sophistication.
Famous People
Taj Mahal (historical figure), Taj Gibson (professional basketball player), Taj Burrow (professional surfer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Taj"
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 "Taj"
"Taj" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1550th of 10718 | 501 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1551st of 16616 | 811 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1101st of 24088 | 2,426 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1223rd of 23106 | 1,878 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8962nd of 19264 | 59 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9571st of 27321 | 103 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9464th of 35406 | 172 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6670th of 30306 | 214 |
Regional Popularity of "Taj" 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) |
- |
37.61% 1310th/3483 |
41.79% 1470th/3518 |
30.39% 1229th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
22.75% 1018th/4475 |
47.75% 2480th/5194 |
28.46% 1798th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.72% 1545th/4582 |
16.92% 874th/5164 |
15.64% 1144th/7313 |
12.74% 951st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.32% 1487th/3984 |
25.12% 1127th/4487 |
16.55% 1129th/6822 |
19.09% 1198th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Taj" 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Taj"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Taj" 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.