Taya
Taya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Short form of Taisia (meaning 'godly' or 'bound to Isis') or a modern invented name.
Origin and history
Taya is a modern given name with multiple plausible roots, functioning either as an invented contemporary variation of names like Taylor or Freya, or as a short form of the Russian name Taisia. It gained steady adoption in the United States towards the late 20th century. Today it remains a moderately rare but recognized choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,580 babies in the United States have been named Taya since 1880. It ranks #2083 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1465.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.9 %)
- UT (7.8 %)
- TX (7 %)
- WA (5.8 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 90 |
| 1970-1980 | 316 |
| 1980-1990 | 319 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,173 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,304 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,735 |
| 2020-2029 | 643 |
Famous people named Taya
- Taya Kyle: Author, Activist
- Taya Valkyrie: Professional Wrestler
Fun facts
- Depending on family preference, Taya is commonly pronounced either as TAY-uh or TIE-uh.
- In Eastern Europe, Taya is frequently used as a familiar diminutive for the classical name Taisia.