Holding steady.
Popularity of Taraya since 1980
Babies named Taraya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taraya is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1980. It peaked in usage in 2003, though it has never been common, with an average of fewer than 5 births per year. The name shows a stable trajectory in recent decades, neither gaining nor losing significant popularity. Its rarity means it has no strong association with any particular state or region. Taraya likely emerged as a creative variation of more established names like Tara or Taryn, reflecting a trend toward unique, melodic names ending in 'aya'.
Taraya is a name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1980, likely a modern coinage influenced by names like Tara and Taryn. It may blend the sound of Tara (an Irish place name meaning 'hill') with a fashionable -aya ending. Alternatively, it could be a creative respelling of Tori or a variant of the Slavic name Tarya. The name has remained rare since its introduction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tara, Tary, Raya
Sibling names for Taraya
Names that share Taraya's style, for a brother or sister.
