Find out how popular the first name Tinya has been for the last 36 years (from 1975 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tinya by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Tinya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tinya.

The history of the first name Tinya

The name Tinya has its origins in the Sanskrit language, dating back to ancient India. It is derived from the word "Tina," which means "small" or "tiny." The name was often given to children, particularly girls, as a term of endearment, reflecting their diminutive stature and size.

In Hindu mythology, Tinya is mentioned as the name of a character in the epic Mahabharata. She was a minor character, a handmaiden to the princess Draupadi. While her role was relatively small, the inclusion of the name in such an ancient and revered text speaks to its antiquity and usage in ancient Indian society.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tinya can be found in the Gupta Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. Historical records from this period mention a female ruler named Tinya Devi, who governed a small kingdom in central India.

In the 12th century, a Rajput princess named Tinya Rani rose to prominence in the court of the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and skill in statecraft, and her name is mentioned in several contemporary accounts and chronicles.

During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Tinya was not uncommon among the nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure was Tinya Begum, a courtesan and poet who lived in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

In more recent times, the name Tinya has been used by several notable individuals. Tinya Mitchum, an American actress and dancer, was born in 1934 and appeared in several films and television shows throughout her career. Tinya Irizarry, a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, rose to fame in the 1980s and is known for her contributions to the Latin pop and salsa genres.

While the name Tinya is of Indian origin, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions over the centuries. Its meaning and association with smallness and endearment have remained relatively consistent, reflecting the universality of affection for children and the desire to bestow upon them names that capture their innocence and delicateness.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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