Declining since 1999, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Tehya since 1989
Babies named Tehya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 534 |
| 2000s | 1,024 |
| 2010s | 420 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Tehya is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1989, a time when creative spellings and the -ya suffix were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank in 1998, but has since declined in use, placing it in a falling trajectory since 1999. In 2025, it ranked 9,457th, with roughly 1 in 160,727 newborn girls receiving the name. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely emerged as a respelling of Teia or Téa, aligning with trends toward unique and phonetically intuitive names. Tehya does not have deep historical or cultural roots, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a contemporary name.
Tehya is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1989. It is likely a creative respelling or variant of names like Teia, Téa, or Taya, possibly influenced by the fashionable -ya suffix. No ancient or foreign root can be reliably identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teh, Tee
Sibling names for Tehya
Names that share Tehya's style, for a brother or sister.
