Taya

Taya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 89 girls in the United States.

Taya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Taya

Taya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Taya first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #638 in 1998, and in 2024 89 babies received the name — 6,501 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Taya in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#638 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Taya in 2024
89
Total since 1880
6,501

Taya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#421 in 2006
Babies named Taya in 2025
21
Total since 1996
1,564

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taya mean?

The meaning of Taya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Taya a boy or girl name?

Taya is a girl name. In 2024, 89 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Taya?

Taya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Taya?

Taya first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #638 in 1998, and 89 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].