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Tiya

♀ Girl

Pronounced TEE-yuh /ˈtiː.jə/Medium

Meaning: Tiya reads as a Sanskrit-adjacent name understood as 'a bird' (from 'tiya', parrot/bird), or as a soft form of Tia/Tiana. The route varies by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, bright name: Tiya reads as Sanskrit 'a bird' or a form of Tia (said 'TEE-yuh'). Routes vary, we note.
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Origin LowSanskrit, English
MeaningTiya reads as a Sanskrit-adjacent name understood as 'a bird' (from 'tiya', parrot/bird), or as a soft form of Tia/Tiana. The route varies by family, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8312 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 762

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319662025

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

The girl's name Tiya reads as Sanskrit-adjacent 'a bird' or a soft form of Tia/Tiana. The route varies, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as bright and gentle (said 'TEE-yuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, bright, and gentle.

Did you know? Tiya is read in India as 'a bird' (a parrot) and elsewhere as a gentle form of Tia — a light, cheerful name whose route varies, which we note (said 'TEE-yuh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Tiya — Sanskrit 'a bird' / form of Tia; routes vary

Variations

TiaTiyaaTeeya

Nicknames

TiaTi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tiya mean?

Tiya reads as Sanskrit 'a bird' or a soft form of Tia; the route varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tiya?

It's said TEE-yuh /ˈtiː.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tiya a boy or girl name?

Tiya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tiya?

Tiya is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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