Tahir is a name of Arabic origin and means "clear" or "pure". It has been used historically among Muslims as a given name for boys. The name Tahir is derived from the Arabic word "tahirah", which means pure, clean, or clear.
The use of the name Tahir can be traced back to Islamic history. According to some sources, Tahir was the title of an Iranian Muslim general named Tahir ibn Hussein, who served under the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and his name became associated with strength and courage.
In literature, Tahir is also a character in One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales. In these stories, Tahir is a wise and noble king who rules over a prosperous kingdom.
Today, Tahir remains a popular name among Muslims worldwide. It is often given to boys as a sign of hope for a pure and virtuous life. The name Tahir is also used in other cultures outside the Muslim world, including among people of African descent in the United States and other Western countries.
The name Tahir has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades in the United States. Between 1972 and 2023, there have been a total of 1839 births registered with the name Tahir.
While it started off relatively slow, with only 9 births recorded in 1972, the name Tahir began to gain traction by the mid-1990s. In fact, from 1995 onwards, there were at least 34 births each year, indicating a consistent and growing interest in the name.
The years with the highest number of births for the name Tahir were 2021 and 2023, with 77 and 88 births respectively. This suggests that Tahir is currently a popular choice among parents naming their newborn sons.
Moreover, when examining the data decade by decade, we can see a clear trend towards increased usage of the name Tahir:
* In the 1970s, there were only 65 births in total.
* In the 1980s, this number doubled to 132 births.
* In the 1990s, it more than tripled, with 474 births recorded.
* In the 2000s, there were 617 births, and in the 2010s, this reached a total of 626 births.
* Finally, in just two years (2021-2023), there have already been 165 births.
These statistics demonstrate not only that Tahir is currently a popular choice for parents but also that its popularity has grown consistently over time.