Tahirah
Every Tahirah since 1971 — 930 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tahirah
Tahirah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,005 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 930 American babies have been named Tahirah. Its peak came in 1982, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tahirah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tahirah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,005 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,356 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,485 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,330 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,696 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,117 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,407 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,772 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,390 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,780 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,556 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,176 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,086 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,655 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,332 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,479 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,697 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,105 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,586 |
| 2004 | 17 | #7,049 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,853 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,012 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,290 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,532 |
| 1995 | 20 | #5,007 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,104 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,052 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,841 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,146 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tahirah in 2025?
Tahirah ranked #17,005 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tahirah?
930 babies have been named Tahirah in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tahirah most popular?
Tahirah peaked in 1982, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Tahirah a boy or girl name?
Tahirah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tahirah rising or falling?
Tahirah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.