Total births
822
Girls' name · since 1985
Taija
Taija has 822 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 822
- total births
- 1985–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Taija sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 822 recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Taija recorded 822 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2019.
- 822 total births
- 1985–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
822 girls have been named Taija since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 822
- total births
- 1985–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Taija was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
54 babies were named Taija in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Taija's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Taija's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2019, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Taija at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Taija popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2019
- Peak year (1999)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Taija by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Taija's strongest decade.
336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Taija births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 116
1980s
116 births
- 1990s
1990s
336 births
- 2000s
2000s
297 births
- 2010s 73
2010s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 336 births (41% of all-time use).
How Taija 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 Taija's total volume
Taija vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Taija by state
Where Taija concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 15 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 8 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
Illinois share of Taija's total US births 1.8%
Even split
15 of 822 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taija? ▼
822 babies have been named Taija since 1985. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1999 with 54 births.
When was Taija most popular? ▼
Taija was most popular in the 1990s decade with 336 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Taija most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taija are Illinois (15 births), Texas (12 births), Virginia (8 births).
How long has the name Taija been used? ▼
Records for Taija go back to 1985, giving 35 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Taija? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taisha, Taina, Tai, Taira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Taija's data
- Taija's decade-level peak was the 1990s (336 total births); usage has since declined to 73 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Taijas (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Taija
Nearby Names Like Taija
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taija
Taisha Girl
#5848 2,838 births
Taina Girl
#6985 2,757 births
Tai Girl
#8526 1,815 births
Taira Girl
#10437 1,022 births
Tailor Girl
#14018 970 births
Compare Taija side by side: Taija vs Taisha Taija vs Taina Taija vs Tai
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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, 1985–2019 (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. "Taija: Baby Name Since 1985 - 822 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taija. 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 Taija 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.