Teyanna
Of American origin, a feminine name variation of Teyana.
Name Census estimates that about 644 living Americans carry the first name Teyanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teyanna today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teyanna births was 2007 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teyanna. 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.
People living today
644
~ 1 in 532,227 Americans
Peak year
2007
34 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,355
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Teyanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teyanna from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 211 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Teyanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teyanna 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 Teyanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teyannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Teyanna, while North Carolina, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teyanna
The name Teyanna has its origins in the indigenous languages of the Americas. While the precise origin is unclear, it is believed to have emerged from the combination of two words – 'teya' meaning 'beautiful' and 'anna' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'. This would suggest that the name Teyanna carries the meaning of 'beautiful flower'.
Historically, variations of this name were used by several Native American tribes, particularly those residing in the regions now known as the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The earliest recorded mention of the name dates back to the 16th century, where it appears in the writings of Spanish conquistadors and missionaries who encountered these tribes.
One notable historical figure bearing this name was Teyanna, a Navajo woman born in the late 18th century. She was renowned for her skills as a healer and herbalist, and her knowledge of traditional Navajo medicinal practices was widely sought after within her community.
In the 19th century, a woman named Teyanna from the Comanche tribe gained recognition for her bravery and leadership during a period of conflict with encroaching settlers. She was a respected warrior and strategist, guiding her people through numerous battles and negotiations.
Another woman named Teyanna, born in the early 20th century, was a prominent activist and advocate for Native American rights. She dedicated her life to preserving the cultural traditions and land rights of her people, the Hopi tribe, and was instrumental in several legal battles and protests.
In the realm of literature, a fictional character named Teyanna appears in the novel "The Painted Drum" by Louise Erdrich, published in 2005. This Teyanna is a young Ojibwe woman who plays a pivotal role in the story's exploration of Native American identity and cultural clashes.
While not a common name in modern times, Teyanna holds a rich cultural heritage and historical significance, particularly among the indigenous communities of the Americas, where it was once widely used and celebrated.
People
Teyanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teyanna 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
Teyanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teyanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 644 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teyanna 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 532,227 US residents.
Is Teyanna a common name?
We classify Teyanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 654 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teyanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Teyanna was 2007, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teyanna is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teyanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teyanna 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.