Tehya
Every Tehya since 1989 — 2,061 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tehya
Tehya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,044 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 2,061 American babies have been named Tehya. Its peak came in 1998, when 164 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 Tehya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tehya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #10,044 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,898 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,247 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,602 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,940 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,366 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,061 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,120 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,022 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,595 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,973 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,541 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,845 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,650 |
| 2011 | 84 | #2,257 |
| 2010 | 97 | #2,057 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,422 |
| 2008 | 74 | #2,555 |
| 2007 | 72 | #2,595 |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,860 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1,835 |
| 2004 | 140 | #1,458 |
| 2003 | 133 | #1,474 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1,819 |
| 2001 | 82 | #2,063 |
| 2000 | 127 | #1,453 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,489 |
| 1990 | 5 | #15,059 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tehya in 2025?
Tehya ranked #10,044 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tehya?
2,061 babies have been named Tehya in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tehya most popular?
Tehya peaked in 1998, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Tehya a boy or girl name?
Tehya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tehya rising or falling?
Tehya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.