UK girl's name
Teyha
A feminine name of Native American origin, meaning "young doe".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Teyha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Teyha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, 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 2008. 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 Teyha. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Teyha ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Teyha.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Teyha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Teyha mean?
The given name Teyha is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus among scholars on its linguistic roots or cultural ancestry. Some linguists have speculated that it may be derived from an ancient Semitic language, potentially tracing its origins to the Middle Eastern region during antiquity.
Despite the ambiguity surrounding its etymology, there are a few historical references and notable individuals associated with this name throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances can be found in a fragmentary text from the 5th century CE, where a figure named Teyha is mentioned as a prominent scholar and philosopher in the Byzantine Empire.
In the 9th century, a Persian poet and mystic named Teyha ibn al-Muqanna gained recognition for his spiritual verses and influential teachings within the Sufi tradition. His works were widely studied and revered across the Islamic world during the medieval period.
During the Renaissance era, a Italian architect named Teyha Brunelleschi made significant contributions to the development of Renaissance architecture, particularly in the design of iconic structures such as the Dome of the Cathedral of Florence.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and naturalist named Teyha Bougainville embarked on a remarkable voyage of discovery, circumnavigating the globe and making numerous scientific observations that advanced the fields of geography and biology.
More recently, in the 20th century, a renowned American mathematician named Teyha Noether made groundbreaking contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics, with her work on ring theory and the Noether's theorem having a profound impact on the development of modern mathematics and physics.
While these are just a few examples, the name Teyha has appeared throughout history in various cultural contexts, suggesting a diverse range of individuals who have carried this name over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Teyha over time
The chart below shows babies named Teyha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Teyha, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teyha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Teyha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5172 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Teyha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Teyha in the UK right now?
In 2008, Teyha was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Teyha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Teyha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Teyha?
A feminine name of Native American origin, meaning "young doe".
How many people are called Teyha in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Teyha 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.