Declining since 1998, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Taia since 1968
Babies named Taia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 174 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Taia is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1968. It reached its peak popularity in 1998, but since then its usage has been steadily falling. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932 and is given to roughly 1 in 229,610 newborns, making it an uncommon choice. The name has no strong regional concentration, appearing across the United States without a dominant top state. Its origins are uncertain, likely a modern spelling variant of names like Taya or Tai, and it has not attracted the attention of etymologists or historians. Parents drawn to Taia may appreciate its simple, melodic sound and its rarity, but should be aware that it carries little historical or cultural weight.
Taia is a rare modern name likely coined as a stylish variant of names like Taya or Tai, or possibly influenced by the Māori name Taia meaning 'a chief's cloak' or 'to strike'. However, its usage in the United States appears to be a modern invention without deep historical roots. It first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1968, with peak popularity in 1998.
“Taia” around the world
Where Taia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tai
Sibling names for Taia
Names that share Taia's style, for a brother or sister.
