Tahir
Meaningpure, clean · Arabic
Tahir 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.
Did you know?
- GenerationTahir peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Tahir you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tahir would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 32,258 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTahir first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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About the name Tahir
Tahir 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 Tahir
What does the name Tahir mean?
Tahir means “pure, clean” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Taher (“pure, clean”).
What is the origin of the name Tahir?
Tahir 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 Tahir a boy or girl name?
Tahir is a boy name. In 2025, 53 US boys were named Tahir.
How popular is the name Tahir?
Tahir ranked #2,516 for US boys in 2025, given to 53 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #1,671. Over the last five years it has slipped 49 places.
What names are similar to Tahir?
If you like Tahir, you might also like Taher.
What should I know before naming my baby Tahir?
Tahir 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.