Teyona
A female name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Tiana or Tiana.
Name Census estimates that about 313 living Americans carry the first name Teyona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teyona today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teyona births was 2009 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teyona. 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
313
~ 1 in 1,095,062 Americans
Peak year
2009
33 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,679
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Teyona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teyona from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 125 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Teyona remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teyona 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 Teyona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teyonas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Teyona
The given name Teyona is a relatively modern name with its origins rooted in various cultures and linguistic influences. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a blend of the names Teya and Jona, or as a variation of the name Teona.
Teyona may have drawn inspiration from Native American cultures, particularly the Navajo tribe, where the name Teya is a feminine name meaning "little female dancer." The suffix "-ona" could be linked to the Native American language Lakota, where it means "giver." This combination suggests a potential meaning of "giver of dance" or "little dancing giver."
Alternatively, Teyona may have roots in African-American naming traditions, where names are often created by combining elements from various languages and cultures. The prefix "Tey-" could be derived from the Arabic name Teyba, meaning "fragrant," while the ending "-ona" might be influenced by the Hebrew name Yona, meaning "dove."
While there are no known direct historical references to the name Teyona in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components and potential influences span diverse cultural backgrounds, reflecting the rich tapestry of modern naming practices.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Teyona are relatively recent, with some notable individuals bearing this name:
1. Teyona Tindal, an American basketball player born in 1994, who played for the Missouri State Lady Bears.
2. Teyona Covington, an American singer and songwriter born in 1992, known for her work in the R&B and pop genres.
3. Teyona Wilhite, an American actress born in 1994, best known for her role in the television series "The Haunted Hathaways."
4. Teyona Duren, an American softball player born in 1989, who played for the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers.
5. Teyona Hogan, an American track and field athlete born in 1994, who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
While the name Teyona is relatively new and its origins may be multifaceted, it has found a place in modern naming trends, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that shape contemporary naming practices.
People
Teyona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teyona 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
Teyona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teyona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 313 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teyona 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 1,095,062 US residents.
Is Teyona a common name?
We classify Teyona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 321 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teyona most popular?
The single biggest year for Teyona was 2009, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teyona is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teyona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teyona 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.