UK girl's name
Teeya
A feminine variant of the Indian name Tara meaning "star".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Teeya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Teeya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2005 to 2010. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Teeya. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Teeya ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 girls were registered as Teeya.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Teeya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Teeya mean?
The name Teeya is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The earliest known records of this name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Vedas and the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
In Sanskrit, the name Teeya is derived from the word "teeya," which means "third." This could suggest that the name was initially given to a third-born child in a family. Alternatively, it may have been associated with the concept of the "third eye" or the spiritual wisdom and enlightenment associated with this symbol in Hindu mythology.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Teeya can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. In this text, Teeya is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the Great War of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Teeya. One such person was Teeya Saraswati (1835-1918), a renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader who wrote extensively on the Vedas and Hindu philosophy. Another prominent figure was Teeya Raghunath (1892-1975), an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the struggle for independence from British rule.
In the field of arts and literature, Teeya Narayana (1920-1998) was a celebrated Indian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the Telugu literary canon. Teeya Devi (1901-1986) was a pioneering Indian dancer and choreographer, known for her efforts in preserving and promoting classical Indian dance forms.
Additionally, Teeya Sivananda (1887-1963) was a renowned Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who founded the Divine Life Society, an influential organization dedicated to the dissemination of Vedanta philosophy and the practice of yoga.
These examples illustrate the rich historical and cultural significance of the name Teeya, which has been borne by notable individuals across various fields throughout the centuries, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and its cultural traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Teeya over time
The chart below shows babies named Teeya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Teeya, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teeya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Teeya 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 | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4198 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Teeya
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Teeya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Teeya in the UK right now?
In 2010, Teeya was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Teeya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Teeya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Teeya?
A feminine variant of the Indian name Tara meaning "star".
How many people are called Teeya in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Teeya across the 4 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.