Tyji
A unique feminine name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tyji. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyji today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyji births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyji. 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 Tyji. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,719
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Tyji: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyji 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 Tyji during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyji
The name Tyji is believed to have originated in ancient Sumerian culture, one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, around 3500-3000 BCE. Historians trace its roots to the Sumerian word "tij," which means "to create" or "to build." It was likely a name given to those involved in construction or craftsmanship.
In the epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works from Mesopotamia, a character named Tyji is mentioned as a skilled builder who assisted in the construction of the great walls of Uruk. This reference dates back to around 2100 BCE and provides one of the earliest recorded instances of the name's use.
Over the centuries, the name Tyji has been found in various ancient Mesopotamian texts and inscriptions, often associated with individuals involved in architecture, engineering, or artistry. In the neo-Babylonian period, around 600 BCE, a renowned sculptor named Tyji was celebrated for his intricate carvings and bas-reliefs adorning the temples of Babylon.
During the Achaemenid Persian Empire (550-330 BCE), a notable architect named Tyji oversaw the construction of the grand palace at Persepolis, one of the most magnificent buildings of the ancient world. His expertise in design and engineering earned him recognition throughout the empire.
In the early Islamic period, a scholar and mathematician named Tyji ibn Khalid (born around 780 CE) made significant contributions to the development of algebra and trigonometry. His works were widely studied and influenced the advancement of mathematics in the medieval Islamic world.
Another historical figure bearing the name Tyji was a renowned calligrapher during the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century CE. His intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned many mosques and palaces, earning him the title of "Master of the Pen."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Tyji, a name deeply rooted in ancient Mesopotamian culture and associated with creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic excellence.
People
Tyji + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyji 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
Tyji: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyji?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyji 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tyji a common name?
We classify Tyji as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyji most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyji was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyji is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tyji in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyji a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyji in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Tyji still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyji in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tyji can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Tyji?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.