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Tehya

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Pronounced TAY-ah /ˈteɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Native American (Zuni/Hopi) name, 'precious', and a modern coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Precious: Tehya is a Native American name. Sweet, modern, and warm (said 'TAY-ah').

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Origin LowNative American, Zuni

MeaningVariously a Native American (Zuni/Hopi) name, 'precious', and a modern coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8875 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,051

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

Tehya is variously a Native American (Zuni/Hopi) name, 'precious', and a modern coinage (routes uncertain, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'TAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, precious at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Tehya is variously a Native American (Zuni/Hopi) name, 'precious', and a modern coinage — a sweet, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'TAY-ah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Tehya — routes uncertain

Variations

TeyaTehiaTaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tehya mean?

Tehya is variously a Native American (Zuni/Hopi) name 'precious' and a modern coinage; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Tehya?

It's said TAY-ah /ˈteɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tehya a boy or girl name?

Tehya is a girl's name.

How popular is Tehya?

Tehya is a very rare name in the U.S.