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UK girl's name

Tayah

A feminine name 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.

Tayah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2115, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 42 births.

This profile covers 623 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 620 living people in the UK are called Tayah. 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

  • Tayah ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 42 girls were registered as Tayah.
  • About 620 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2115

2024

Births in 2024

13

Latest year

Peak year

2022

42 births

Estimated living

620

2026

Meaning

What does Tayah mean?

The name Tayah is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in the Middle East during the Iron Age and ancient times. It is thought to be derived from the Aramaic word "taya," meaning "wanderer" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have been given to children who were born during a journey or to those who were expected to travel extensively in their lives.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tayah can be found in the ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets dating back to around the 6th century BCE. These tablets mention a person named "Tayah-ili," which translates to "Tayah is my god" in the Akkadian language. This indicates that the name may have held religious significance or been associated with deities in ancient Mesopotamian cultures.

In the ancient Hebrew scriptures, there is a reference to a place called "Taiah" in the Book of Ezra, which some scholars believe may be related to the name Tayah. However, the exact connection between the name and this location is unclear.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tayah. One of the earliest recorded was Tayah al-Basri, an influential Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. He was renowned for his teachings on Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic theology.

Another prominent figure with the name Tayah was Tayah al-Ghaznawi, a renowned Persian poet and mystic who lived during the 11th century CE. His literary works, which explored themes of spirituality and love, were highly influential in the Persian literary tradition.

In the 13th century, there was Tayah al-Din al-Jundi, a Syrian historian and writer who chronicled the events of the Crusades and the Ayyubid dynasty in his works. His accounts provide valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the time.

During the 16th century, Tayah Bey was a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the governor of several provinces in the Ottoman Empire. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman power in the region.

In more recent times, Tayah Minh was a Vietnamese revolutionary and political leader who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from French colonial rule in the early 20th century. She was a prominent figure in the Vietnamese nationalist movement and worked tirelessly to promote the cause of Vietnamese independence.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Tayah throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tayah over time

The chart below shows babies named Tayah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Tayah, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 42 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tayah
011213242199620102024

Decades

Tayah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayah 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 #1452 124 5
2010s #1348 271 10
2000s #1363 197 10
1990s #2038 31 4

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FAQ

Tayah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Tayah was ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.

When was Tayah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 42 babies registered as Tayah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tayah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "obedient to God".

How many people are called Tayah in the UK?

A total of 623 babies have been registered as Tayah across the 29 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.