Taye

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAY /ˈteɪ/Medium

Meaning: A short, bright one-beat name, familiar through the actor Taye Diggs; it also appears as an Ethiopian (Amharic) name element. As spelled here the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Taye is bright and short (said 'TAY'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEthiopian, American

MeaningA short, bright one-beat name, familiar through the actor Taye Diggs; it also appears as an Ethiopian (Amharic) name element. As spelled here the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#9633 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 571

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taye is a one-beat name, known through Taye Diggs and used in Ethiopian tradition. As spelled the route is uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'TAY').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Taye is a short, bright name - familiar via the actor Taye Diggs, and also an Ethiopian name element - a clean one-beat pick whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TAY').

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Taye — short name; Ethiopian element; Taye Diggs; uncertain

Variations

TayTaiyeTaio

Nicknames

TayTayo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taye mean?

Taye is a short, bright name, familiar via Taye Diggs and used in Ethiopian tradition; routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Taye?

It's said TAY /ˈteɪ/ - one syllable, stress on the first.

Is Taye a boy or girl name?

Taye is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Taye?

Taye is extremely rare in the U.S.