Total births
1,298
Girls' name · since 1970
Tahira
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,298 babies named Tahira, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6240
- among girls today
- 1,298
- born since 1970
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Tahira is the #6240 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,298 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Tahira recorded 1,298 times among girls since 1970, holding rank #6240 nationally today, ahead of 65% of girls, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #6240 among girls today
- 1,298 born since 1970
- 1970s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Tahira is currently the #6240 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 1,298 born since 1970, peaking in the 1970s.
- #6240
- among girls today
- 1,298
- born since 1970
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Tahira vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6240
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Tahira was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
43 babies were named Tahira in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
How Tahira compares
1,298 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Tahira's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tahira | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,298 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Tahira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tahira's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tahira at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1975
Current rank
#6,240
Active since
1970
Tahira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1975)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Tahira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tahira's strongest decade.
269 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Tahira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
269 births
- 1980s
1980s
225 births
- 1990s
1990s
246 births
- 2000s
2000s
183 births
- 2010s
2010s
239 births
- 2020s
2020s
136 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 269 births (21% of all-time use).
How Tahira compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tahira's total volume
Tahira vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tahira by state
Where Tahira concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 115 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 84 | 6.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 76 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | California | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Connecticut | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Tahira's total US births 8.9%
Even split
115 of 1,298 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tahira? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 1,298 babies named Tahira. Today it holds rank #6240 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 43 births.
When was Tahira most popular? ▼
Tahira was most popular in the 1970s decade with 269 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Tahira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tahira are New York (115 births), Pennsylvania (84 births), New Jersey (76 births).
How long has the name Tahira been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tahira since 1970 -- 56 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tahira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tahlia, Tahirah, Tahnee, Tahani, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tahira's data
- Tahira's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (269 total births) through the 2020s (136) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Tahiras (115 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tahira
Nearby Names Like Tahira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tahira
Tahlia Girl
#1889 3,504 births
Tahirah Girl
930 births
Tahnee Girl
919 births
Tahani Girl
#3357 745 births
Tahiry Girl
#10642 614 births
Compare Tahira side by side: Tahira vs Tahlia Tahira vs Tahirah Tahira vs Tahnee
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tahira
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tahira: #6240 Girls' Name - 1,298 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tahira. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tahira draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.