Teya

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Pronounced TAY-ah /ˈteɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Thea/Teia — from Greek thea, 'goddess'; also a short form of Dorothea ('gift of God'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Goddess-bright and soft: Teya spells Thea — 'goddess' — or shortens Dorothea, 'gift of God'. Sweet, modern, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek, American

MeaningSpelling of Thea/Teia — from Greek thea, 'goddess'; also a short form of Dorothea ('gift of God'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4750 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,290

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

Teya is a spelling of Thea/Teia — from Greek thea, 'goddess' (the Titaness Theia) — and also a short form of Dorothea, 'gift of God' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, soft, modern name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, goddess-or-gift-of-God at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Thea means 'goddess' in Greek (the Titaness of light) — Teya is a soft spelling (also a short form of Dorothea, 'gift of God'); sweet and modern.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Thea — routes layered

Variations

TheaTeiaTaya

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If you like Teya…

Thea— the standard spelling

Taya— a fellow -aya name

Maya— a companion soft name

Leya— another -eya name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teya mean?

Teya spells Thea ('goddess', Greek) or shortens Dorothea ('gift of God'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Teya?

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

Is Teya a boy or girl name?

Teya is a girl's name.

How popular is Teya?

Teya is a rare name in the U.S.