Tehya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Of Native American origin, Tehya means 'precious' or 'treasure'.
Meaning of the Name Tehya
Tehya is a modern name of Native American origin. It is believed to have originated from the Hopi tribe, meaning 'precious' or 'treasure'. Tehya is often used to express the deep love and value placed on a child or loved one. The name has a beautiful and unique sound with a rich cultural significance.
Popularity of the Name Tehya
The popularity for the name Tehya peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 164 births, which ranked number 2,037 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Tehya had the most female births in 1998 with 164, which ranked number 1,150 out of 16,600 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Tehya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 68 births to 15 births, a decline of -77.94%. Among females, Tehya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 68 births to 15 births, a decline of -77.94%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tehya
- 20 Year Trend of Tehya: -84.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Tehya: -77.94%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Tehya: -77.94%
Popularity of Tehya by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Tehya. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Tehya in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Tehya is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Tehya
- Total Births of Tehya: 13 (-14.03%)
- Female Births of Tehya: 13 (-14.03%)
Given the downward trend of Tehya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -14.03% decrease in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Tehya have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, a decrease of -14.03%.