Rayyan vs Tahj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayyan

Boy #1,321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lush, well-watered, abundant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,321
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tahj

Boy #1,420 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,420
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rayyan Rank #1,321
Tahj Rank #1,420

Rayyan is more popular, ranked #1321 vs #1420 for Tahj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rayyan ___

  • Rayyan Ahmed
  • Rayyan Ali
  • Rayyan Hassan
  • Rayyan Omar
  • Rayyan Ibrahim
  • Rayyan Khalid

Tahj ___

  • Tahj Alexander
  • Tahj Michael
  • Tahj James
  • Tahj Xavier
  • Tahj Isaiah
  • Tahj Royal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rayyan

Zayan Ayaan Maryam Fatima Hassan

If you choose Tahj

Zara Amira Khalil Amara Nouri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayyan or Tahj more popular?

Rayyan is more popular, ranked #1321 compared to Tahj at #1420 in the United States.

What do Rayyan and Tahj mean?

Rayyan means "lush, well-watered, abundant" (Arabic origin). Tahj means "crown" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Rayyan and Tahj boy or girl names?

Rayyan is primarily a boy name. Tahj is primarily a boy name.

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