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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tajay — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tajanae|Tajh
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Tajay

tah-JAY · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13833 in 2021

Peak: #13833 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13833 in 2021

Peak: #13833 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20192021

Rank #13833 · Falling since 2019

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernCreative Blend2-syllableBoy-leaning UnisexAfrican American VernacularContemporaryPlayfulShort Form
STRONG
High confidence

Tajay is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Tajay at a Glance
Meaning:A contemporary blend name, likely combining Ta- prefix with Jay, sometimes used as a variation of names like Taj or stylistic creation popular in late 20th century naming traditions.
Language root:Modern English · African American Vernacular
Peak rank:#13833 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Taj◈Jay◈Ray◈TreyJaye◈Toby◈
Similar Style
Jayden◈DonovanXavierMarcusAndreMalik
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tajay
Trinity◈Amara◈Zion◈Kai◈Ashton◈Dezmond
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tajay · Overview
Summary

Tajay is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Playful character
Tajay carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
tajay.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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