UK girl's name
Tija
A feminine name meaning "she who gives" or "generous giver".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tija is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tija popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 6 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2008 to 2014. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Tija. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tija ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 6 girls were registered as Tija.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tija as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
6 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Tija mean?
The name Tija is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was predominant in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "tejas," meaning "brilliance" or "radiance." This name has been in use since ancient times in various parts of the Indian subcontinent.
The earliest known references to the name Tija can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts often mention celestial beings or deities with names related to "tejas," signifying their divine radiance or spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tija was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the 6th century CE. Tija Bhattacharya was a prominent figure in the Nyāya school of Hindu philosophy, known for his contributions to logic and epistemology.
In the medieval period, the name Tija gained popularity among the ruling dynasties of various kingdoms in the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Tija Devi, a 12th-century queen of the Chahamana dynasty, who ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan.
During the era of the Mughal Empire in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the name Tija was also used by members of the imperial court and nobility. Tija Begum, a 17th-century princess, was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In more recent history, the name Tija has been associated with several influential figures in various fields. Tija Ghose, born in 1909, was a renowned Indian author and poet who wrote extensively in Bengali and English.
Another notable individual was Tija Malik, a Pakistani squash player born in 1975, who achieved numerous victories in international tournaments and was ranked among the top players in the world during her career.
The name Tija has also been used by individuals from other cultures and regions, although its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu traditions. Overall, the name Tija has a rich history spanning centuries and holds significance in various literary, philosophical, and cultural contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tija over time
The chart below shows babies named Tija registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tija, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tija by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tija 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 | #4911 | 20 | 5 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Tija
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- 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
Tija: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tija in the UK right now?
In 2014, Tija was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tija most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 6 babies registered as Tija in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tija?
A feminine name meaning "she who gives" or "generous giver".
How many people are called Tija in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Tija across the 6 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.