Teyah
Every Teyah since 1996 — 357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teyah
Teyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,040 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 357 American babies have been named Teyah. Its peak came in 1999, when 23 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 Teyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,040 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,140 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,296 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,631 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,703 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,095 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,438 |
| 2013 | 8 | #13,048 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,434 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,163 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,193 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,530 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,029 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,072 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,885 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,796 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,949 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,559 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,021 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,157 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,191 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Teyah in 2025?
Teyah ranked #17,040 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Teyah?
357 babies have been named Teyah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teyah most popular?
Teyah peaked in 1999, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Teyah a boy or girl name?
Teyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Teyah rising or falling?
Teyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.