Tej Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAYJ / /teɪdʒ/Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: light; Hindi: radiant
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tej has its roots in Sanskrit, where it signifies brightness or light. It is commonly used in India and among Hindi-speaking populations. The name reflects positive attributes such as radiance and brilliance, often associated with knowledge and enlightenment. In Hindu culture, light is a significant symbol, representing purity and divinity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tejas
- Tejash
International Variants
- Tej (Hindi)
- Tejas (Spanish)
Famous people named Tej
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tej was first seen in the United States in 1983. Tej has ranked as high as #1313 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Tej has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tej (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 14 |