Taher

Taher is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “pure.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Taher at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“pure”

About the name Taher

Taher belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “pure” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Taher first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5792 in 1998, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 245 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Taher in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#5792 in 1998
Peak year
2014
Babies named Taher in 2024
5
Total since 1880
245

Taher in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1454 in 1997
Babies named Taher in 2018
3
Total since 1996
93

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taher mean?

Taher means “pure” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Taher a boy or girl name?

Taher is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Taher?

Taher comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Taher?

Taher first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #5792 in 1998, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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