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Tahira

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tahira: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1975.

Rooted in Arabic, Tahira is the feminine form of Tahir, meaning "pure" or "chaste" – a name with deep resonance in Islamic tradition. Notable bearers include Pakistani politician Tahira Khan and actress Tahira Asif, both celebrated figures in South Asian culture. While no major geographical place carries the name directly, the root also appears in places like Tahir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The spelling variant Tahirah is common in English-speaking Muslim communities, and the name has gained quiet popularity among Scottish-born families seeking a name that combines melodic sound with spiritual significance.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19753 babies
Latest (1975)
#4973 babies
Total births
3since 1975
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1975 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).