Jalilah vs Tahira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tahira

Girl #6,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste, virtuous"

Origin: Arabic tahara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Turkish Persian African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,398
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tahi, Tara, Hira

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jalilah Rank #6,237
Tahira Rank #6,398

Jalilah is more popular, ranked #6237 vs #6398 for Tahira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jalilah ___

  • Jalilah Grace
  • Jalilah Marie
  • Jalilah Rose
  • Jalilah Nour
  • Jalilah Faith
  • Jalilah Amara

Tahira ___

  • Tahira Noor
  • Tahira Rose
  • Tahira Amina
  • Tahira Zahra
  • Tahira Grace
  • Tahira Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jalilah

Layla Yasmin Zara Aisha Omar

If you choose Tahira

Amira Nadia Layla Zainab Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jalilah or Tahira more popular?

Jalilah is more popular, ranked #6237 compared to Tahira at #6398 in the United States.

What do Jalilah and Tahira mean?

Jalilah means "great, exalted, majestic" (Arabic origin). Tahira means "pure, chaste, virtuous" (Arabic tahara origin).

Are Jalilah and Tahira boy or girl names?

Jalilah is primarily a girl name. Tahira is primarily a girl name.

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