Great, large, or shining
Taeja is a modern phonetic variation likely derived from the Korean element 'Tae', meaning great or large, or the Sanskrit 'Tejas', meaning fire or brilliance. In some contexts, it is used as a creative spelling of the name Teja. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Taeja isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,364 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
South Korean singer and rapper
