Teya is a unique and captivating female given name of Sanskrit origin. It means "bend like a lotus," symbolizing adaptability and grace. The name has gained popularity worldwide due to its distinctive sound and cultural significance. In some cultures, Teya is also associated with the Hindu goddess Durga, adding a layer of divine meaning to the name. Its phonetic spelling is /ˈteɪ.jə/.
The name Teya experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. It started with a low of 5 births in 1966 and peaked at 77 births in 1998, an increase of nearly 14x. After this peak, the number of births began to decline steadily, dropping to as low as 14 births in 2020 before slightly rebounding with 24 births in 2021 and 31 births in 2022. Overall, Teya has seen a total of 1261 births over the years spanning from 1957 to 2023.