Taj

Meaning of Taj

In Sanskrit, Taj means "crown" or "jewel". In Arabic, it also means "crown".

Taj has Sanskrit, Arabic roots — browse every Sanskrit, Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Taj

After ranking as high as #995 in 2010, Taj has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Taj

• Taj Mahal
  Monument name, Mughal emperor
• Taj Gibson
  Professional basketball player
• Taj Burrow
  Professional surfer
• Taj McWilliams-Franklin
  Basketball coach, former player
• Taj Monroe Bailey
  Actor and writer

Questions about the name Taj

What does the name Taj mean?

Taj means in sanskrit, taj means "crown" or "jewel". in arabic, it also means "crown", and it comes from Sanskrit, Arabic origins.

Is Taj a boy's or a girl's name?

Taj is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Taj?

Taj did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Taj most popular?

Taj peaked at #995 in 2010.