UK girl's name
Teyanna
Of American origin, a feminine name variation of Teyana.
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.
Teyanna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Teyanna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2019. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Teyanna. 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
- • Teyanna ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Teyanna.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Teyanna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Teyanna mean?
The name Teyanna has its origins in the indigenous languages of the Americas. While the precise origin is unclear, it is believed to have emerged from the combination of two words – 'teya' meaning 'beautiful' and 'anna' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'. This would suggest that the name Teyanna carries the meaning of 'beautiful flower'.
Historically, variations of this name were used by several Native American tribes, particularly those residing in the regions now known as the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The earliest recorded mention of the name dates back to the 16th century, where it appears in the writings of Spanish conquistadors and missionaries who encountered these tribes.
One notable historical figure bearing this name was Teyanna, a Navajo woman born in the late 18th century. She was renowned for her skills as a healer and herbalist, and her knowledge of traditional Navajo medicinal practices was widely sought after within her community.
In the 19th century, a woman named Teyanna from the Comanche tribe gained recognition for her bravery and leadership during a period of conflict with encroaching settlers. She was a respected warrior and strategist, guiding her people through numerous battles and negotiations.
Another woman named Teyanna, born in the early 20th century, was a prominent activist and advocate for Native American rights. She dedicated her life to preserving the cultural traditions and land rights of her people, the Hopi tribe, and was instrumental in several legal battles and protests.
In the realm of literature, a fictional character named Teyanna appears in the novel "The Painted Drum" by Louise Erdrich, published in 2005. This Teyanna is a young Ojibwe woman who plays a pivotal role in the story's exploration of Native American identity and cultural clashes.
While not a common name in modern times, Teyanna holds a rich cultural heritage and historical significance, particularly among the indigenous communities of the Americas, where it was once widely used and celebrated.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Teyanna over time
The chart below shows babies named Teyanna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Teyanna, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teyanna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Teyanna 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 | #4789 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Teyanna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Teyanna in the UK right now?
In 2019, Teyanna was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Teyanna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Teyanna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Teyanna?
Of American origin, a feminine name variation of Teyana.
How many people are called Teyanna in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Teyanna across the 3 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.