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Tahira

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningpure, chaste · Arabic

Tahira is an Arabic girl name meaning “pure, chaste”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Tahira has the name Ira hiding inside it.
  • GenerationTahira peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Tahira you'd meet today is about 50 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tahira would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 94,340 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryTahira first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tahira

Tahira is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “pure, chaste”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, 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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Questions about the name Tahira

What does the name Tahira mean?

Tahira means “pure, chaste” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Agnes (“chaste, pure”), Ines (“pure, chaste”), Inez (“pure, chaste”) and Ynez (“pure, chaste”).

What is the origin of the name Tahira?

Tahira is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Tahira a boy or girl name?

Tahira is a girl name. In 2025, 17 US girls were named Tahira.

How popular is the name Tahira?

Tahira ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1975, when it reached #2,023. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,232 places.

What names are similar to Tahira?

If you like Tahira, you might also like Agnes, Ines, Inez and Ynez.

What should I know before naming my baby Tahira?

Tahira is an Arabic girl name meaning “pure, chaste”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.