Tahirah
girl name#14942 in 2025Tahirah entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #2683 in 1974, ranks #14942 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3884 |
| 1980s | #4579 |
| 1990s | #4322 |
| 2000s | #6900 |
| 2010s | #8611 |
| 2020s | #14412 |
Fashion outlook
Tahirah sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Tahirah today is about where Sheela stood in 2010 — 51 years past a #2678-sized peak. Within 15 years, Sheela had drifted out of the mainstream charts.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Tahirah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tahirah alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tahirah in 2025?
- Tahirah ranks #14942 among US girl names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tahirah most popular?
- Tahirah peaked in 1974, reaching #2683 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tahirah with classmates?
- Tahirah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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