Toya
Toya is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Door to the house, or short form of Victoria (victory).
Origin and history
Toya is a name of Spanish and Japanese origins. In Spanish contexts, it often serves as a diminutive or variant associated with the name Victoria, while in Japanese it can mean 'door to the house' or 'house door'. The name gained some visibility in the U.S. during the late 20th century, though it remains rare today.
Popularity in the United States
3,969 babies in the United States have been named Toya since 1880. It ranks #2800 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (16.4 %)
- MI (11.3 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 19 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 242 |
| 1960-1970 | 732 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,812 |
| 1980-1990 | 867 |
| 1990-2000 | 229 |
| 2000-2010 | 40 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Toya
- Toya Johnson: Television personality, Author
- Toya Delazy: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Toya functions independently in Japanese culture as well as a pet name or short form in Spanish-speaking regions.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the mid-to-late 1970s.