Tiyana
A feminine name of African American origin meaning "princess".
Name Census estimates that about 1,128 living Americans carry the first name Tiyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiyana today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiyana births was 1999 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiyana. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 303,860 Americans
Peak year
1999
59 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,048
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Tiyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiyana from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 452 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiyana 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 Tiyana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiyanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Florida, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Tiyana, while Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiyana
The given name Tiyana has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that traces its roots back to the second millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "tiya," which means "third" or "triple," suggesting a connection to the concept of the divine trinity or the three realms of existence.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, the name Tiyana is associated with various deities and celestial beings. One notable example is found in the Mahabharata, where Tiyana is mentioned as the name of a powerful warrior and sage. This connection to ancient Hindu mythology and philosophy highlights the spiritual and profound nature of the name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Tiyana can be traced back to the 6th century CE, when it was used by members of the ruling dynasties and noble families in various regions of the Indian subcontinent. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Tiyana Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE and authored several influential works on grammar and poetics.
Throughout history, the name Tiyana has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and warriors. One such individual was Tiyana Devi, a brave warrior queen who ruled over the kingdom of Malwa in central India during the 15th century. Her courageous leadership and military prowess were celebrated in several historical accounts of the time.
Another notable figure was Tiyana Ramprasad, a celebrated Bengali poet and lyricist who lived in the 18th century. His devotional songs and poems, known as "Ramprasadi," are considered masterpieces of Bengali literature and continue to be widely appreciated and studied.
In the field of arts, Tiyana Balu was a renowned classical dancer and choreographer from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Born in the early 20th century, she played a significant role in preserving and promoting the traditional Bharatanatyam dance form, earning her numerous accolades and honors.
Tiyana Venkataramana was an eminent Sanskrit scholar and linguist who lived in the 19th century. His extensive work on Sanskrit grammar and literature earned him widespread recognition, and he was appointed as the principal of the prestigious Sanskrit College in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Tiyana, reflecting the rich cultural and historical significance of this name across various regions and time periods.
People
Tiyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiyana 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
Tiyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiyana 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 303,860 US residents.
Is Tiyana a common name?
We classify Tiyana 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, 1,154 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiyana was 1999, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiyana is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiyana 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.