Taraji

Meaning of Taraji

It means "hope" or "expectation". It suggests a sense of optimism and looking forward to good things.

Taraji has Swahili roots — browse every Swahili baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Taraji

After ranking as high as #680 in 2010, Taraji has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Taraji

• Taraji P. Henson
  Actress, "Empire", Hidden Figures
• Taraji Ramsaran
  Trinidadian beauty pageant winner
• Taraji Jamaal
  Singer-songwriter and actress
• Taraji Windsor
  Fashion designer and entrepreneur
• Taraji Sutton
  Community activist and leader

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Questions about the name Taraji

What does the name Taraji mean?

Taraji means it means "hope" or "expectation". it suggests a sense of optimism and looking forward to good things, and it comes from Swahili origins.

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

Taraji is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Taraji?

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

When was Taraji most popular?

Taraji peaked at #680 in 2010.