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UK girl's name

Taiah

A feminine given name meaning "sight" or "vision" of Arabic origin.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Taiah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2013. 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 Taiah. 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 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Taiah ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Taiah.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5742

2013

Births in 2013

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Taiah mean?

The name Taiah is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the Hebrew name Talia and the Arabic name Aya. While the exact origins are uncertain, the name appears to have first emerged in the late 20th century.

Talia is a Hebrew name meaning "dew from God" or "morning dew." It is derived from the Hebrew word "tal," meaning dew. The name Aya, on the other hand, is an Arabic name meaning "wonderful" or "miraculous." It is rooted in the Arabic word "ayah," which can refer to a sign, miracle, or verse from the Quran.

There are no recorded instances of the name Taiah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the modern era. The earliest known use of the name appears to be in the late 20th century, likely emerging as a combination of the names Talia and Aya.

While the name Taiah is relatively new and its usage is not extensively documented, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One example is Taiah Trent, an American model and actress born in 1987. Another is Taiah Stickney, an American television personality and media personality.

Additionally, Taiah Butterfield is a Canadian actress known for her roles in films and television shows such as "The Killing" and "Supernatural." Taiah Valenzuela is a Mexican-American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles.

Taiah Lashelle is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her clothing line and advocacy for body positivity and inclusivity in the fashion industry. While these are just a few examples, the name Taiah has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America and among certain cultural communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taiah over time

The chart below shows babies named Taiah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Taiah, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Taiah
01223201120122013

Decades

Taiah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taiah 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
2010s #5764 6 2

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FAQ

Taiah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Taiah in the UK right now?

In 2013, Taiah was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Taiah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Taiah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taiah?

A feminine given name meaning "sight" or "vision" of Arabic origin.

How many people are called Taiah in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Taiah 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.