Taher
Meaningpure, clean · Arabic
Taher is an Arabic boy name meaning “pure, clean”. 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 crisp and confident, 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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- GenerationTaher peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Taher you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Taher would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTaher first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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About the name Taher
Taher is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “pure, clean”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Taher
What does the name Taher mean?
Taher means “pure, clean” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Tahir (“pure, clean”).
What is the origin of the name Taher?
Taher 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 Taher a boy or girl name?
Taher is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Taher.
How popular is the name Taher?
Taher ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1998, when it reached #5,466. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,212 places.
What names are similar to Taher?
If you like Taher, you might also like Tahir.
What should I know before naming my baby Taher?
Taher is an Arabic boy name meaning “pure, clean”. 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 crisp and confident, 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.