Teyana
An African name meaning "new day" or "twins born on the same day".
Name Census estimates that about 1,116 living Americans carry the first name Teyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teyana today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teyana births was 2017 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teyana. 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
- • Teyana is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 307,128 Americans
Peak year
2017
66 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,360
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Teyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teyana from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 406 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Teyana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teyana 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 Teyana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teyanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Florida, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Teyana, while Tennessee, Illinois, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teyana
The name Teyana has its roots in the Akan language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast in West Africa. It is derived from the Akan word "tɛyahyɛ," which means "it is sweet" or "it is good." The name dates back to at least the 15th century, when the Akan people established the Ashanti Empire in present-day Ghana.
Historically, the name Teyana was associated with the Akan traditions and cultural practices. It was often given to girls born during times of celebration or prosperity, symbolizing the sweetness and goodness of life. In some Akan communities, the name was also believed to bring good luck and blessings to the child.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Teyana can be found in the Akan oral traditions, where stories and proverbs featuring characters with this name were passed down through generations. However, it is difficult to pinpoint specific individuals with this name in ancient times due to the scarcity of written records from that period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Teyana. One such figure was Teyana Doe (c. 1810-1890), a renowned Akan storyteller and oral historian who played a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage and traditions of her people.
Another prominent figure was Teyana Mensah (1920-2005), a Ghanaian politician and activist who advocated for women's rights and gender equality. She served as a member of parliament and was instrumental in shaping policies that empowered women in Ghana.
In the realm of arts and culture, Teyana Taylor (born 1990) is a contemporary American singer, songwriter, and actress of Akan descent. She has gained widespread recognition for her contributions to the music industry and has been praised for her unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and pop styles.
Teyana Venzor (born 1985) is a Ghanaian-American businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful line of natural hair care products. Her company has been widely recognized for promoting self-love and embracing natural beauty among women of African descent.
Lastly, Teyana Alston (1975-2010) was a Liberian-American author and poet whose works explored themes of identity, diaspora, and the experiences of African immigrants in the United States. Her powerful writings shed light on the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities.
People
Teyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teyana 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
Teyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teyana 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 307,128 US residents.
Is Teyana a common name?
We classify Teyana as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,132 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Teyana was 2017, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teyana is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teyana 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.
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.