Taha
Meaningtitle of a Quran chapter · Arabic
Taha is an Arabic boy name meaning “title of a Quran chapter”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationTaha peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Taha you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Taha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 15,974 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTaha first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Tahas? Head to Virginia, where it's the #587 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Taha
Taha is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “title of a Quran chapter”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Taha
What does the name Taha mean?
Taha means “title of a Quran chapter” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Yaseen (“title of a Quran chapter”), Yasin (“title of a Quran chapter”) and Yassin (“title of a Quran chapter”).
What is the origin of the name Taha?
Taha is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Taha a boy or girl name?
Taha is a boy name. In 2025, 107 US boys were named Taha.
How popular is the name Taha?
Taha ranked #1,585 for US boys in 2025, given to 107 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #1,506. Over the last five years it has climbed 392 places.
What names are similar to Taha?
If you like Taha, you might also like Yaseen, Yasin and Yassin.
What should I know before naming my baby Taha?
Taha is an Arabic boy name meaning “title of a Quran chapter”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.