Total births
693
Girls' name · since 1971
Taiya
Taiya has 693 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1998 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 693
- total births
- 1971–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Taiya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 693 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Taiya has been recorded 693 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2022.
- 693 total births
- 1971–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
693 girls have been named Taiya since 1971, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 693
- total births
- 1971–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Taiya was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
68 babies were named Taiya in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Taiya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Taiya's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Taiya at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Taiya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2022
- Peak year (1998)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Taiya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Taiya's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Taiya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 31
1970s
31 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
181 births
- 2000s
2000s
285 births
- 2010s
2010s
146 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 285 births (41% of all-time use).
How Taiya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Taiya's total volume
Taiya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Taiya by state
Where Taiya concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 22 | 3.2% |
| #2 | California | | 13 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 13 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Washington | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Utah | | 6 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Taiya's total US births 3.2%
Even split
22 of 693 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taiya? ▼
693 babies have been named Taiya since 1971. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1998 with 68 births.
When was Taiya most popular? ▼
Taiya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Taiya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taiya are Texas (22 births), California (13 births), Illinois (13 births).
How long has the name Taiya been used? ▼
Records for Taiya go back to 1971, giving 52 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Taiya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taisha, Taina, Tai, Taira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Taiya's data
- Taiya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (285 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Taiyas (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Taiya
Nearby Names Like Taiya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taiya
Taisha Girl
#5848 2,838 births
Taina Girl
#6985 2,757 births
Tai Girl
#8526 1,815 births
Taira Girl
#10437 1,022 births
Tailor Girl
#14018 970 births
Compare Taiya side by side: Taiya vs Taisha Taiya vs Taina Taiya vs Tai
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Taiya: Baby Name Since 1971 - 693 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taiya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Taiya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.