Taiyah, of Arabic origin, means 'water'. It is composed of two elements: 'tay' meaning 'water', and '-yah' which is a feminine suffix. This unique name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, often used as an alternative to more traditional names like Tai or YaYa.
"Taiyah saw its highest number of births in 1997 with eight newborns, followed by peaks in 2001 and 2003 with six births each. The name's popularity fluctuated over the years, with a total of 37 babies named Taiyah born between 1997 and 2015."