Rush vs Tahj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Rush Rank #1,496
Tahj Rank #1,420

Tahj is more popular, ranked #1420 vs #1496 for Rush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rush ___

  • Rush James
  • Rush Alexander
  • Rush William
  • Rush Thomas
  • Rush Henry
  • Rush Cole

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 Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

If you choose Tahj

Zara Amira Khalil Amara Nouri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rush or Tahj more popular?

Tahj is more popular, ranked #1420 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Tahj mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Tahj means "crown" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Rush and Tahj boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Tahj is primarily a boy name.

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