How old is someone named Taya?
The average Taya is 21 years old.
Half of all living Tayas are between 11 and 27.
When was Taya popular?
Taya rose fast and peaked in 1998, then faded almost as fast. 55% of all Tayas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 90 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 316 | 300 |
| 1980s | 319 | 310 |
| 1990s | 1,173 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 2,304 | 2,300 |
| 2010s | 1,735 | 1,700 |
| 2020s | 643 | 640 |
How many Tayas are still alive?
About 6,500 Tayas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,600 babies named Taya since 1961.
Nearly every Taya ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Taya?
More than half of living Tayas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 6%
- Millennial 8%
- Gen Z 57%
- Gen Alpha 29%
Is Taya an old name?
Not really. Taya is younger than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Taya will be 39 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Taya a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Tayas are women.
Names the same age as Taya
NAME TWIN
Taya's name twin is Ronaldo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ronaldo's age curve is the closest match to Taya's: 87% alike.
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Questions about the name Taya
How old is the average Taya?
The average Taya in the US is 21 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Taya?
About 6,500 Tayas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,600 babies given the name since 1961.
When was the name Taya most popular?
In 1998, when about 360 baby girls were named Taya.
Is Taya a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 57% of living Tayas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this