Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Tiye since 1970
Babies named Tiye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Tiye is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1970. Its peak popularity came in 1995, but overall usage has remained very low. In 2025, it ranked 13,208th, with a frequency of about 1 in 267,878 births. The name's trajectory has been stable, showing no dramatic rise or fall. Its origins are unclear, likely a creative spelling derived from Tia or a short form of names like Martiya. Tiye has no strong geographic concentration, with top states being mostly unrecorded. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a melodic sound, Tiye offers a fresh and simple option.
Tiye is a modern coinage with unclear roots. It may derive from the Egyptian queen Tiye, but direct connection is uncertain. It more likely emerged as a respelling of Tia or a short form of names ending in -tia. The name has seen sporadic use since the 1970s.
Sibling names for Tiye
Names that share Tiye's style, for a brother or sister.
