Tahir - A very unique male name
Tahir at a glance
Tahir is ranked #2685 among boy baby names in 2025, with 16 births in 2025. It peaked in 1999 at #1381 and first appeared on the charts in 1976.
- Rank in 2025
- #2685
- Births in 2025
- 16
- Peak year
- 1999 (#1381)
- First appeared
- 1976
- Trend
- #2199 in 2020 → #2685 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 91,643 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 91,643 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tahir peaked in popularity 27 years ago in 1999 on position 1381.
Famous with this name
Faran Tahir
Tahir Moore
Tahir Jetter
How would you rate Tahir, 1-5?
Tahir is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tahir is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,217 - and is the least popular in New York at position #2,010.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Tahir is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Tahir origin and meaning
Arabic
From Arabic tahir, 'pure, virtuous'
Tahir is a long-established Arabic name built on the word for purity, used across the Muslim world. It entered US data in 1976 and reached its highest use in 2021. It remains a steady, meaningful heritage choice.
Attested etymology
Tahir is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Tahir, pop culture references for the name Tahir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Tahir
We've found the following names that sound similar to Tahir, sorted by popularity.
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Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2685 |
| 2024 | 1989 |
| 2023 | 1865 |
| 2022 | 1842 |
| 2021 | 1698 |
| 2020 | 2199 |
| 2019 | 2265 |
| 2018 | 2298 |
| 2017 | 2279 |
| 2016 | 2149 |
| 2015 | 3311 |
| 2014 | 2478 |
| 2013 | 2976 |
| 2012 | 2346 |
| 2011 | 2632 |
| 2010 | 2357 |
| 2009 | 1938 |
| 2008 | 2083 |
| 2007 | 2227 |
| 2006 | 1902 |
| 2005 | 2051 |
| 2004 | 1854 |
| 2003 | 1848 |
| 2002 | 1845 |
| 2001 | 1697 |
| 2000 | 1767 |
| 1999 | 1381 |
| 1998 | 1892 |
| 1997 | 2050 |
| 1996 | 1685 |
| 1995 | 1619 |
| 1994 | 2248 |
| 1993 | 2390 |
| 1992 | 3515 |
| 1991 | 2257 |
| 1990 | 2001 |
| 1988 | 2369 |
| 1982 | 2561 |
| 1980 | 2459 |
| 1979 | 2049 |
| 1978 | 1988 |
| 1977 | 1793 |
| 1976 | 1504 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1217 |
| Ohio | 1447 |
| New York | 2010 |
Even more about Tahir
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Tahir a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Tahir?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
tah-HEER · /tɑˈhɪr/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Taher — A transliteration variant.
- Tahira — The feminine form, a separate name.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Tahir is a dignified Arabic name with a clear virtue meaning and an easy two-syllable shape.
Worth knowing
- Transliteration varies — Taher and Tahir are both seen.
