UK girl's name
Tahya
An Arabic name meaning "long live" or "may she live".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tahya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tahya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Tahya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tahya ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Tahya.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tahya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Tahya mean?
The name Tahya has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, with a rich history dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic verb "hayya," which means "to live" or "to revive." The name can be interpreted as "long live" or "may you live."
Tahya was a popular name among the Arabs during the early days of Islam, and it is believed to have been used as a battle cry or a rallying call during times of war or struggle. The name carries a sense of resilience, strength, and determination, which resonated with the spirit of the early Muslim community.
In Islamic literature, the name Tahya is mentioned in various contexts, often associated with the notion of eternal life and the spiritual journey towards salvation. It is found in several hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and other religious texts, emphasizing the importance of leading a righteous life and seeking guidance from divine sources.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tahya can be found in the writings of the famous Arab poet Antara ibn Shaddad, who lived in the 6th century CE. He was known for his powerful poetry and his valor in battle, and his name, Antara, is believed to be derived from the same root as Tahya, reflecting the idea of resilience and survival.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tahya:
1. Tahya al-Nuri (1863-1958), an Ottoman general and statesman who played a significant role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. 2. Tahya Hafiz (1904-1995), an Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in Egypt during the mid-20th century. 3. Tahya Tokmachi (1901-1982), an Iraqi artist and painter renowned for his vibrant depictions of Iraqi culture and landscapes. 4. Tahya Mirhunisa (1661-1705), a Mughal princess and poet who wrote under the pen name "Zebunissa," and was known for her contributions to Urdu and Persian literature. 5. Tahya al-Din al-Nabulsi (1641-1718), a Syrian scholar and Sufi mystic who wrote extensively on Islamic theology, philosophy, and spirituality.
The name Tahya continues to be popular in various Arab and Muslim communities around the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a message of resilience, vitality, and spiritual devotion.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tahya over time
The chart below shows babies named Tahya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tahya, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tahya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5379 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Tahya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tahya in the UK right now?
In 2009, Tahya was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tahya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Tahya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tahya?
An Arabic name meaning "long live" or "may she live".
How many people are called Tahya in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Tahya across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.