Taya

Meaning of Taya

Taya is often a short form of Tatiana, meaning "fairy queen" or "princess."

Taya has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Taya

After ranking as high as #905 in 2000, Taya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Taya

• Taya Valkyrie
  Canadian professional wrestler
• Taya Kyle
  American author and activist
• Taya Rogers
  Australian singer-songwriter
• Taya Miller
  American model
• Taya Smith
  Hillsong United worship leader

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Questions about the name Taya

What does the name Taya mean?

Taya means taya is often a short form of tatiana, meaning "fairy queen" or "princess.", and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Taya a boy's or a girl's name?

Taya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Taya?

Taya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Taya most popular?

Taya peaked at #905 in 2000.