Holding steady.
Popularity of Toiya since 1967
Babies named Toiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Toiya is a modern feminine name first recorded in 1967, reflecting a trend of respelled variants common in mid-20th-century American naming. Its peak in 1975 aligns with similar coinages like Toya and Tonia, though it never entered the top 1000 rankings. The spelling with 'iy' gives it a distinctive look. Its trajectory has been stable since the 1970s, with no revival. Despite its low usage, Toiya has a straightforward pronunciation and a handful of nickname options. It remains an unusual choice, with no significant cultural or historical associations.
Toiya is a modern American coinage first recorded in 1967, likely arising as a respelling of Toya or Tonia. Toya can be a diminutive of Victoria, ultimately from Latin victoria 'victory', or a variant of Tonia, a feminine form of Anthony. The name's spelling with 'iy' reflects a fashionable pattern of the late 20th century. It saw modest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1975.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toy
Sibling names for Toiya
Names that share Toiya's style, for a brother or sister.
