Holding steady.
Popularity of Tayna since 1958
Babies named Tayna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 9 |
| 1960s | 167 |
| 1970s | 354 |
| 1980s | 212 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tayna is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958. It reached its peak popularity in 1974, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. With a stable trajectory in recent years, Tayna remains an uncommon choice. Its origins are uncertain, likely a modern coinage or variant of names like Tatiana.
Tayna is a modern English name that likely emerged as a variant or short form of names like Tatiana or as a respelling of Taina, which itself is a form of Tatiana or a Finnish word meaning 'snow.' It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century.
“Tayna” around the world
Where Tayna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tayna
Names that share Tayna's style, for a brother or sister.
