Tayia
A feminine Persian name meaning "peacock" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the first name Tayia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tayia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tayia births was 1998 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tayia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Tayia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
167
~ 1 in 2,052,421 Americans
Peak year
1998
36 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,836
Tracked since 1995
Census
Tayia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 200 people with the first name Tayia, which placed it at #38,397 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,397
National first-name rank
People counted
200
200 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
39.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tayia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tayia is White at 39.5%. The next largest groups are Black (33.0%) and Two or More Races (11.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tayia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tayia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White39.5% · 79
- Black or African American33.0% · 66
- Two or more races11.5% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.5% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 7
Popularity
Tayia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tayia from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 87 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tayia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tayia
The given name Tayia is a relatively modern one, with its origins likely rooted in the late 20th century. While its precise linguistic roots are unclear, it bears resemblance to names from various cultures and languages, hinting at a possible amalgamation or creative coinage.
One theory suggests that Tayia may have derived from the Arabic name Tayyib, meaning "good" or "pleasant." This connection could indicate influences from the Arabic-speaking world or a desire to create a name with positive connotations. However, the spelling divergence makes this link tenuous.
Another potential source is the Native American name Taya, which is said to mean "falcon" or "bearer of truth." This name originated among certain indigenous tribes of North America and could have been adapted or influenced the creation of Tayia.
Interestingly, the name Tayia also bears some similarity to the Japanese name Taiya, which can mean "great brilliance" or "great beauty." While a direct connection is unlikely, it is possible that the name was inspired by the aesthetic appeal of the Japanese version.
In terms of historical records, the name Tayia does not appear to have a significant presence in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents. Its relatively modern nature makes it challenging to trace its origins through traditional historical sources.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tayia is Tayia Leigh Hackley, an American actress born in 1995. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Phat Girlz."
Another notable figure is Tayia Rochelle Harris, an American singer and songwriter born in 1993. She gained recognition for her work in the music industry, collaborating with artists such as Chris Brown and Justin Bieber.
In the world of sports, Tayia Mone't Green is an American basketball player born in 1995. She played collegiately for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and has pursued a professional career in various leagues.
Tayia Shams is a British entrepreneur and social media influencer born in 1992. She has gained a significant following for her fashion and lifestyle content, showcasing her entrepreneurial endeavors.
Lastly, Tayia Sampson is an American professional wrestler born in 1992. She currently performs in WWE's NXT brand, having made her debut in 2020 and quickly gaining recognition for her athleticism and charisma.
While the name Tayia may be relatively new, it has already gained popularity and recognition in various fields, from entertainment to sports and entrepreneurship. As a modern name, its history is still being written, and its future significance remains to be seen.
People
Tayia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tayia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tayia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tayia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 167 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tayia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,052,421 US residents.
Is Tayia a common name?
We classify Tayia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tayia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tayia was 1998, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tayia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tayia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 200 people with the name Tayia, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,397 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tayia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tayia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tayia appears almost entirely female. Of the 196 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tayia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tayia is White at 39.5%. The next largest groups are Black (33.0%) and Two or More Races (11.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tayia most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Tayia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.5% (79 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tayia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tayia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tayia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tayia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tayia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tayia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Tayia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.