UK girl's name
Taiyah
A feminine name potentially of Arabic origin meaning "obedient to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taiyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taiyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Taiyah. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taiyah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 girls were registered as Taiyah.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taiyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
6 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Taiyah mean?
The name Taiyah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. It is a variation of the name Taya, which itself is derived from the Arabic word "tayah," meaning "wanderer" or "traveler."
The earliest known records of the name Taiyah date back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a period of significant cultural and scientific advancements in the Middle East, and the name Taiyah was likely associated with the nomadic tribes and travelers who roamed the vast deserts and trade routes of the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Farabi, who lived between 872 and 950 CE. In his treatise on philosophy and ethics, he mentioned a wise traveler named Taiyah, who imparted valuable lessons about life and the pursuit of knowledge.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Taiyah. One such figure was Taiyah al-Hashimi, a 12th-century poet and scholar from Baghdad. Her collection of poems, "The Garden of Eloquence," was widely celebrated for its beautiful imagery and profound insights.
Another famous Taiyah was Taiyah bint Al-Muhtadi, a 9th-century princess from the Abbasid Caliphate. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the preservation of ancient manuscripts and literature.
In the 14th century, Taiyah al-Andalusi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. Her contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and her pioneering work on the development of astronomical instruments earned her widespread recognition.
Taiyah al-Jazari, born in 1136 CE, was a celebrated engineer and inventor from the city of Jazira, in present-day Turkey. His book, "The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices," chronicled his groundbreaking inventions and engineering marvels, which were centuries ahead of their time.
While the name Taiyah has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, its meaning and symbolism as a wanderer or traveler have transcended borders and resonated with people from various backgrounds and ethnicities throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taiyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Taiyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taiyah, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taiyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taiyah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5047 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4883 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Taiyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taiyah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Taiyah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taiyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Taiyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taiyah?
A feminine name potentially of Arabic origin meaning "obedient to God".
How many people are called Taiyah in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Taiyah across the 8 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.