Tajay

Meaning of Tajay

Tajay is a sun-kissed mashup that dances off the tongue as “tuh-JAY,” a sound as breezy as a Jamaican shoreline at sunrise. Most stories trace its roots back to two shining fragments: “Taj,” the Persian word for crown, and “Jay,” a cheerful bird name that also hints at victory in Latin lore. Put them together and you get “victorious crown,” a picture-perfect motto for any child ready to rule their own little kingdom. Tajay wears the “unisex” badge with island-cool confidence, sprinkling equal parts strength and charm on boys and girls alike. While the name only pops up in U.S. records in small bursts—five babies here, ten babies there—it keeps fluttering back like a colorful parrot refusing to be forgotten. Parents who love names that feel both global and laid-back will hear in Tajay the quick drumbeat of adventure and imagine their child leading the conga line of life with a smile.

Pronunciation

Jamaican English

• Pronunced as tuh-JAY (/təˈdʒeɪ/)

• Tajae
• Tajuan
• Tajaun
• Tajon
• Taje
• Tajawn