UK girl's name
Tayja
A feminine variation of the name Taja, with potential origins in Arabic or Hindi languages.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayja is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayja popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2012. 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 Tayja. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayja ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Tayja.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayja as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Tayja mean?
The name Tayja is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was predominant in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "taja," which means "to abandon" or "to leave behind." The name is thought to have been given to children as a symbolic gesture, encouraging them to let go of worldly attachments and embrace a spiritual path.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tayja can be found in the sacred Hindu text, the Mahabharata, an epic poem composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this text, Tayja is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.
Throughout history, the name Tayja has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Tayja Devi, a 12th-century Indian poet and mystic, renowned for her devotional poetry dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. Her works, such as the "Tayja Padavali," are still widely studied and recited today.
Another historical figure bearing the name Tayja was Tayja Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior and chieftain from the region of Mewar, in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is celebrated for his bravery and leadership during the famous siege of Chittorgarh Fort against the Mughal forces led by Emperor Akbar in 1567-1568.
In the realm of music, Tayja Begum was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and courtesan who lived during the 18th century. She was a prominent figure in the Lucknow court and is credited with contributing to the development of the Kathak dance form.
Another notable figure with the name Tayja was Tayja Shastri, a 19th-century Indian scholar and linguist from Bengal. He is renowned for his translation work, including the first English translation of the ancient Sanskrit text, the Arthashastra, a treatise on statecraft and economic policy.
While the name Tayja may have ancient roots, it has continued to be used across various cultures and regions, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical significance and cultural symbolism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tayja over time
The chart below shows babies named Tayja registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tayja, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayja by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayja 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 | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tabitha 6,462
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- Tiffany 4,653
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FAQ
Tayja: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayja in the UK right now?
In 2012, Tayja was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tayja most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Tayja in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayja?
A feminine variation of the name Taja, with potential origins in Arabic or Hindi languages.
How many people are called Tayja in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Tayja 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.