Tiajuana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Spanish.
Name Census estimates that about 329 living Americans carry the first name Tiajuana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiajuana today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiajuana births was 1974 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiajuana. 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
329
~ 1 in 1,041,806 Americans
Peak year
1974
21 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1999 SSA rank
#16,727
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Tiajuana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiajuana from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 122 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Tiajuana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiajuana 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 Tiajuana 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 Tiajuana
The name Tiajuana is believed to have originated from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs in ancient Mexico. The name is thought to be derived from the Nahuatl words "tia" meaning "path" or "road" and "juan" meaning "to go," suggesting a possible meaning of "the one who travels."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tiajuana can be found in the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century. It is said that a woman named Tiajuana played a significant role in guiding the Spanish conquistadors through the treacherous terrain of the region, serving as a guide and translator.
Throughout history, the name Tiajuana has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous was Tiajuana Cervantes (1545-1620), a renowned healer and midwife in colonial Mexico. Her knowledge of traditional medicine and her dedication to helping others earned her widespread respect and admiration.
Another notable figure was Tiajuana Velázquez (1710-1785), a skilled artist and painter who rose to prominence during the Mexican colonial period. Her intricate and detailed works, often depicting religious scenes and portraits, are considered masterpieces of the era.
In the 19th century, Tiajuana García (1825-1890) was a prominent activist and advocate for women's rights in Mexico. She fought tirelessly for gender equality and played a pivotal role in the early feminist movement in her country.
More recently, Tiajuana Rodríguez (1920-2005) was a celebrated author and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her poetic prose and vivid imagery earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
The name Tiajuana has also been associated with strength and resilience. Tiajuana Hernández (1935-2018) was a renowned athlete and the first Mexican woman to compete in the Olympic Games, participating in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.
While the name Tiajuana may have ancient roots, it continues to be a beautiful and meaningful choice, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a sense of adventure and exploration.
People
Tiajuana + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tiajuana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiajuana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 329 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiajuana 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 1,041,806 US residents.
Is Tiajuana a common name?
We classify Tiajuana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiajuana most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiajuana was 1974, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiajuana is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiajuana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiajuana 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.