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Taj

“Crown” — Persian/Sanskrit origin

Boy's name · #1667 in the US (2025) · 2010s

Taj reached its best rank, #956, in 1998 and ranked #1667 in 2025. Roughly 5,700 boys have been named Taj since 1969.

Around the world: #59 in Slovenia (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 16 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Tajs

• Taj Mahal — American blues musician
• Taj Gibson — American basketball player
• Taj al-Din al-Subki — Islamic theologian and historian
• Taj al-Din al-Hasani — Syrian politician (1885-1943)
• Taj al-Muluk Buri — Ruler of Damascus

In stories & tradition

• Taj Junak — Star Wars: X-wing Rogue Squadron
• Taj — Diddy Kong Racing · Diddy Kong Racing DS

What Tajs become

Among 103 notable people named Taj:

Sports figures appear 2.04× more often than among typical names — e.g. Taj Gibson, American basketball player.

Similar names: Armaan · Tai · Aj · Tariq · Taha · Tahj

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