Teaya
A feminine name possibly derived from the Native American word "teya" meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 45 living Americans carry the first name Teaya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teaya today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teaya births was 1980 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teaya. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Teaya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
45
~ 1 in 7,616,763 Americans
Peak year
1980
7 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2002 SSA rank
#17,861
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Teaya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teaya from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 19 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Teaya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teaya 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 Teaya 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 Teaya
The name Teaya is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. It is believed to have roots in various cultures and languages, each with its own unique meaning and significance.
One theory suggests that Teaya may be derived from the Sanskrit word "teja," which means "brilliance" or "radiance." In this context, the name could be interpreted as representing a person who possesses a bright and shining personality or an inner light that illuminates their surroundings.
Another possibility is that Teaya has connections to the Native American Navajo language, where it may be a variation of the name "Taya," meaning "blossom" or "flower." This interpretation aligns with the concept of beauty, grace, and new beginnings associated with the blooming of flowers.
Some sources also link Teaya to the Greek word "thea," which translates to "goddess" or "divine." This connection could imply that the name carries a sense of divinity, strength, and reverence for the divine feminine energy.
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Teaya can be traced back to the early 20th century. One notable figure bearing this name was Teaya Rosario (1904-1992), a Puerto Rican activist and educator who dedicated her life to promoting education and social justice for underprivileged communities.
Another prominent individual with the name Teaya was Teaya Fernandez (1925-2010), a Mexican-American artist celebrated for her vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the essence of Mexican culture and traditions.
In the realm of literature, Teaya Drummond (1937-2018) was a renowned American author known for her captivating novels that explored themes of love, family, and personal growth.
The world of sports also saw the rise of Teaya Williams (1945-2022), a trailblazing African-American athlete who broke barriers and achieved numerous accolades in track and field during her illustrious career.
Lastly, Teaya Kundra (1962-present) is a respected Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various charitable causes and initiatives aimed at empowering women and children.
While the name Teaya may have diverse origins and interpretations, it carries a sense of beauty, strength, and individuality that has resonated across cultures and generations.
People
Teaya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teaya 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
Teaya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teaya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 45 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teaya 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 7,616,763 US residents.
Is Teaya a common name?
We classify Teaya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teaya most popular?
The single biggest year for Teaya was 1980, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teaya is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Teaya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teaya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teaya 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 Teaya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teaya 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 Teaya 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Teaya?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.