Taja

Meaning of Taja

The name Taja, pronounced TAH-jah (/tɑːˈʒɑː/), serves as a unisex option within contemporary Anglo-American usage. Taja’s etymology is multifaceted: it may derive from the Arabic word “taj,” meaning “crown,” appear as a diminutive of the Slavic Tatiana, or even trace to a Sanskrit root connoting “fresh” or “blooming.” United States Social Security data reveal that Taja reached its highest incidence in the early 2000s—71 newborns in 2000 (rank 829) and 53 in 2003 (859)—before gradually declining to just six registered births in 2024 (rank 944). Its clear two-syllable pattern with stress on the second syllable ensures ease of pronunciation and, in a class roster, a minimal chance of duplication. As a concise, cross-cultural choice, Taja appeals to parents seeking a name that combines modern resonance with subtle linguistic depth.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as TAH-jah (/tɑːˈʒɑː/)

• Talia
• Tessa
• Tiana
• Tara
• Tamara
• Tasha
• Tia