How Many People Are Named Taraji?

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

Taraji
Very Rare
Arabic

Taraji means 'princess' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 1 in 118,747 Americans share this name, with just 2,779 people living today. The peak year was 2010, when 437 babies were named Taraji.

~2,779
Living in US
1 in 118,747
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Princess
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,312
Worldwide Bearers
#365,345
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,779
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇯🇴 Jordan
1
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
50 (2%)
♀ Female
2,729 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
2,799
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,799 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Taraji Through the Generations

Taraji, a name that peaked in popularity in 2010 with 437 births, is predominantly embraced by younger generations. With 2,799 individuals under 30 and none over 60, it's clear that Taraji is a genuinely modern name. its decline since the peak, it remains very rare, with only 2,779 people bearing the name today.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 371
Georgia 207
Texas 159
North Carolina 129
New York 126
Louisiana 124
Illinois 120
Mississippi 104
South Carolina 98
Alabama 80

✨ Similar Names to Taraji

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Taraji's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Taraji

How Many People Have the Name Taraji?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,779 people in the United States currently share the name Taraji. That works out to roughly 1 in every 118,747 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Taraji a Common or Rare Name?

Taraji 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 Taraji Mean?

Taraji means "princess" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Taraji in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Taraji Most Popular?

The name Taraji reached peak popularity in 2010, with 437 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 Taraji?

Approximately 2,779 people named Taraji live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,799. That works out to roughly 1 in 118,747 Americans.

Is Taraji a rare name?

Taraji is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 118,747 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taraji mean?

Taraji means "princess" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Taraji more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Taraji are male and 98% are female.

When was Taraji most popular?

Taraji peaked in 2010 with 437 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 US2,779
All-Time Births2,799
1 in X1 in 118,747
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2010
World Rank#365,345
Male %2%
Female %98%

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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.