Tahira
Every Tahira since 1970 — 1,298 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tahira
Tahira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,799 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,298 American babies have been named Tahira. Its peak came in 1975, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Tahira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tahira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,799 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,374 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,555 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,785 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,938 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,472 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,156 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,346 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,778 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,965 |
| 2015 | 22 | #6,010 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,256 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,235 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,315 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,707 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,151 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,601 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,040 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,696 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,689 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,859 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,351 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,434 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,362 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,351 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,389 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,828 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,704 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,631 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,587 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,051 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,166 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tahira in 2025?
Tahira ranked #6,799 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tahira?
1,298 babies have been named Tahira in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tahira most popular?
Tahira peaked in 1975, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Tahira a boy or girl name?
Tahira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tahira rising or falling?
Tahira is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.