Turiya
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning the transcendental state of pure consciousness.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Turiya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Turiya today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Turiya births was 1975 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Turiya. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Turiya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1975
7 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1975 SSA rank
#7,941
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Turiya: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Turiya 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 Turiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Turiya
The name Turiya has its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "turiya," which means "the fourth state of consciousness" in Hindu philosophy, referring to a transcendental state beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. This name carries spiritual and philosophical connotations.
Turiya is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Upanishads and the Vedas, which are among the oldest religious scriptures in the world. These texts discuss the concept of turiya as the ultimate state of enlightenment and self-realization. The name Turiya is often associated with spiritual seekers and those on a path of self-discovery.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Turiya can be found in the Mandukya Upanishad, a philosophical text that dates back to around the 6th century BCE. This text delves into the nature of consciousness and the concept of turiya as the highest state of being.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Turiya, including:
1. Turiya Bhai (1506-1572), a prominent Sikh warrior and poet during the time of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru.
2. Turiya Swami (1845-1924), an Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who promoted the teachings of Advaita Vedanta.
3. Turiya Pati (1876-1947), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who worked towards the upliftment of women and the underprivileged.
4. Turiya Charan Majumdar (1888-1970), a renowned Indian writer, poet, and playwright who contributed significantly to Bengali literature.
5. Turiya Devi (1920-2002), an Indian spiritual teacher and author who wrote extensively on meditation and self-realization.
While the name Turiya has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds who resonate with its spiritual and philosophical meanings.
People
Turiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Turiya 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
Turiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Turiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Turiya 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Turiya a common name?
We classify Turiya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Turiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Turiya was 1975, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Turiya is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Turiya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Turiya 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.