Temya is of Hebrew origin and means "wished for child." It is often used as a female name but can also be given to males. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and Europe. Temya is typically pronounced /TEH-meh-yah/. In some regions, it may be spelled with variations such as Tamiya or Temiyah.
"The name Temya saw a steady increase in popularity from 2002 to 2005 with 5, 6, 7, and 8 births respectively, before dropping slightly in 2006 with another 6 births, then leaping back up to 10 births in 2007, only to drop again to 6 in 2008. Overall, there were a total of 38 babies named Temya during this period."