How Many People Are Named Taija?

Complete statistics for the name Taija: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Taija
Very Rare
Finnish

Taija is a very rare female name, with only 810 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 407,292 Americans. The majority of people named Taija are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~810
Living in US
1 in 407,292
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Finnish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,322
Worldwide Bearers
#154,431
Global Rank
🇫🇮 Finland
1,730
🇮🇳 India
220
🇺🇸 United States
191
🇸🇪 Sweden
30
🇪🇪 Estonia
29
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇩🇪 Germany
20
🇬🇧 England
15
🇳🇵 Nepal
7
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
810 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
504
Would be under 30 (61%)
318
Would be 30–60 (39%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 822 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
85
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Taija Through the Generations

Taija peaked in popularity in 1999 with 54 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Taijas are young adults, with 504 under 30 and 318 aged between 30 and 60. This age distribution suggests Taija is a name embraced by a newer generation, with few older individuals carrying the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 15
Texas 12
Virginia 8
Florida 6
Georgia 6
California 5
North Carolina 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Taija

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Taija's Finnish roots

📄 About the Name Taija

How Many People Have the Name Taija?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 810 people in the United States currently share the name Taija. That works out to roughly 1 in every 407,292 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Taija a Common or Rare Name?

Taija is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Taija Mean?

Taija means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Finnish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Taija in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Taija Most Popular?

The name Taija reached peak popularity in 1999, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Taija?

Approximately 810 people named Taija live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 822. That works out to roughly 1 in 407,292 Americans.

Is Taija a rare name?

Taija is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 407,292 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taija mean?

Taija means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Finnish origins.

Is Taija more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taija are male and 100% are female.

When was Taija most popular?

Taija peaked in 1999 with 54 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US810
All-Time Births822
1 in X1 in 407,292
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1999
World Rank#154,431
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.