Tehya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tehya is a name of Native American origin, meaning 'precious' or 'dear'. It has evolved from its indigenous roots into contemporary usage, particularly in English-speaking regions. The name reflects traits of beauty and rarity, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Tehya is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tehya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tehya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9919th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1831st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6173rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tehya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tehya"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛh.jə/
Origin
Native American
Etymology
Tehya is derived from Native American languages, often associated with meanings related to 'precious' or 'dear'. It has been adopted into English usage but retains its roots in indigenous cultures.
Meaning
precious, dear
Language Evolution
Tehya
Historical Usage
Tehya has gained popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, particularly among those looking for unique and culturally rich names.
Variants & Derivatives
Teya, Tehya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tehya is seen as a modern and unique name, often associated with positive traits like beauty and rarity.
Famous People
Tehya S. Jones - an emerging artist known for her contributions to contemporary music.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tehya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tehya"
"Tehya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9919th of 27321 | 97 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1831st of 35406 | 1,716 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6173rd of 30306 | 238 |
Regional Popularity of "Tehya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tehya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.58% 1905th/4582 |
49.40% 2551st/5164 |
35.70% 2611th/7313 |
20.76% 1549th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tehya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tehya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.