Taraji
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Taraji first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 50 babies have been named Taraji in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Taraji is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,711 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,711
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Taraji is also used as a girl name, ranked #4265.
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About the Name Taraji
Taraji is a boy name .
Is Taraji a boy or girl name? Taraji is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,711 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,265. Taraji is more commonly used as a girl name.
Taraji is currently ranked #23,711 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Taraji include Tar, Tara, Taray, Taraie, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Taraji include Taran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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