Consolation, comfort, or one who is grieving
Taziyah is a modern variant of the Arabic name Ta'ziyah, which refers to the act of expressing sympathy or providing comfort. In some Islamic traditions, it specifically relates to the commemorative passion plays or processions during Muharram. As a given name, it is often chosen for its melodic sound and its association with empathy and support.
Less common today
Taziyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,508 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).