Teya
Every Teya since 1957 — 1,312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teya
Teya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,701 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 1,312 American babies have been named Teya. Its peak came in 1998, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Teya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,701 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,765 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,654 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,575 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,387 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,923 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,686 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,136 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,513 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,968 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,219 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,190 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,236 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,771 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,530 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,297 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,098 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,264 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,780 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,364 |
| 2005 | 54 | #3,003 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,326 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,922 |
| 2002 | 47 | #3,096 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,087 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,331 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,427 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,533 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,061 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,716 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,436 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Teya in 2025?
Teya ranked #5,701 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Teya?
1,312 babies have been named Teya in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teya most popular?
Teya peaked in 1998, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Teya a boy or girl name?
Teya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Teya rising or falling?
Teya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.