How Many People Are Named Taja?

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

Taja
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Taja means 'radiant' in Sanskrit, making it a name that shines. Only 1,873 people named Taja live in the US today, which means just 1 in 176,202 Americans have this rare gem. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 259 births, but it's still young at heart with 45% under 30.

~1,873
Living in US
1 in 176,202
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Radiant
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Radiant Confident Energetic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,293
Worldwide Bearers
#33,731
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
14,267
🇵🇰 Pakistan
4,353
🇸🇮 Slovenia
2,257
🇺🇸 United States
697
🇮🇩 Indonesia
609
🇳🇵 Nepal
443
🇲🇦 Morocco
246
🇩🇪 Germany
38
🇳🇬 Nigeria
36
🇬🇧 England
34

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
27 (1%)
♀ Female
1,846 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
869
Would be under 30 (45%)
1,041
Would be 30–60 (55%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,910 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
98

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

📜 Taja Through the Generations

Taja, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, has seen its peaks and valleys. Born in 1988 with 259 births, it's now less common, but still cherished by parents seeking a unique name. With 1,873 living bearers in the US, Taja stands out as a very rare choice, especially among those under 30, where 45% of the name's carriers reside.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 91
Texas 73
Illinois 69
Louisiana 65
Ohio 47
Florida 46
Georgia 44
Pennsylvania 44
New York 36
Virginia 32

✨ Similar Names to Taja

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Taja's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Taja

How Many People Have the Name Taja?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,873 people in the United States currently share the name Taja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 176,202 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Taja a Common or Rare Name?

Taja 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 Taja Mean?

Taja means "radiant" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Taja in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Taja Most Popular?

The name Taja reached peak popularity in 1988, with 259 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 Taja?

Approximately 1,873 people named Taja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,910. That works out to roughly 1 in 176,202 Americans.

Is Taja a rare name?

Taja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 176,202 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taja mean?

Taja means "radiant" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Taja more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Taja are male and 99% are female.

When was Taja most popular?

Taja peaked in 1988 with 259 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 US1,873
All-Time Births1,910
1 in X1 in 176,202
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1988
World Rank#33,731
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.