UK boy's name
Tejay
A masculine name derived from the Spanish language meaning "rooftop".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tejay is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tejay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3411, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 12 births.
This profile covers 97 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 99 living people in the UK are called Tejay. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tejay ranked #3411 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 12 boys were registered as Tejay.
- • Tejay ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #535 in 2005.
- • About 99 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tejay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3411
2019
Births in 2019
5
Latest year
Peak year
2005
12 births
Estimated living
99
2026
Meaning
What does Tejay mean?
The name Tejay has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent during the ancient period. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "tejas," which means "radiance" or "brilliance." This association with light and luminosity is a common theme in many Indian names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tejay can be found in the Vedic scriptures, which are among the oldest religious texts in the world, dating back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name appears in various hymns and verses, often referring to the radiant qualities of deities or the personification of celestial bodies.
In the centuries that followed, the name Tejay gained popularity among Hindu communities across the Indian subcontinent. It was particularly favored by the warrior and ruling classes, who associated it with the qualities of strength, valor, and leadership.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Tejay was a 16th-century Rajput warrior from the kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was celebrated for his bravery and military prowess in defending his kingdom against the Mughal Empire.
Another prominent individual named Tejay was a renowned scholar and poet from the 18th century, hailing from the city of Varanasi in northern India. His works were widely acclaimed for their depth of knowledge and artistic expression.
In the realm of spirituality, Tejay was also the name of a revered Hindu mystic and yogi from the 19th century, known for his teachings on self-realization and the attainment of inner peace.
Beyond the Indian subcontinent, the name Tejay has also found its way into other cultures and regions, albeit with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. For instance, there was a Tejay who was a celebrated artist and calligrapher in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century, renowned for his intricate works of Islamic art.
In more recent times, the name Tejay has been adopted by individuals of diverse backgrounds, transcending cultural boundaries and reflecting the global influence of Indian culture and spirituality.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tejay over time
The chart below shows babies named Tejay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tejay, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2019, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tejay by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tejay 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 | #3507 | 25 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2521 | 64 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2391 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Tejay is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tejay. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Tejay ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #535 in 2005.
Across the UK
Tejay in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#535 in 2005
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Tejay
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tejay: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tejay in the UK right now?
In 2019, Tejay was ranked #3411 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tejay most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 12 babies registered as Tejay in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tejay?
A masculine name derived from the Spanish language meaning "rooftop".
How many people are called Tejay in the UK?
A total of 97 babies have been registered as Tejay across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Tejay most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tejay ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #535 in 2005. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.