The baby name Tajay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced tuh-JAY (təˈdʒeɪ).
The baby name Tajay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced tuh-JAY (təˈdʒeɪ).
Tajay is in Origin.
Tajay is a modern given name, most common in Jamaica and in African‑diaspora communities. It likely blends Taj (from Persian tāj ‘crown’, via Urdu/Hindi) with the English element Jay (the bird name and a short form of J‑names, or from Sanskrit jaya ‘victory’). The combined sense suggests ‘crowned jay’ or ‘crowned victory.’ Usually pronounced tuh-JAY or TAH-jay and used mainly for boys, though sometimes unisex.
Usage grew from the late 20th century with creative blend names. Jamaica has notable bearers such as world champion long jumper Tajay Gayle, boosting recognition beyond the Caribbean. In the United States it appears at low frequency but remains distinctive. Variants and related forms include Tajai, Ta’Jay, Tajé, TaJai, and the short form Taj; Jay also works as a nickname.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #69 | 19 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #106 | 238 | 6,876 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2000 | #873 | 5 | 9,408 |
| United States | Boys | 2021 | #906 | 5 | 7,214 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Tajay is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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