How Many People Are Named Teja?

Complete statistics for the name Teja: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Teja
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Teja means 'radiance' in Sanskrit, making it a name that shines. Only 1 in 519,449 Americans have this name, with around 635 people bearing it today. The majority, 77%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~215
Living in US
1 in 1,541,625
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Radiance
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Radiant Dynamic Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

143,010
Worldwide Bearers
#7,331
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
73,324
🇳🇵 Nepal
60,223
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,861
🇸🇮 Slovenia
3,428
🇩🇪 Germany
540
🇺🇸 United States
434
🇵🇰 Pakistan
345
🇳🇱 Netherlands
178
🇬🇧 England
172
🇨🇦 Canada
126

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
72 (11%)
♀ Female
564 (89%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
496
Would be under 30 (77%)
148
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 644 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
78
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Teja Through the Generations

Teja, a name that symbolizes radiance, has seen its peak popularity in 2002 with 84 births. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With most of its bearers under 30, it's clear that Teja is embraced by younger parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 11
Ohio 10
Florida 6
Illinois 5
Louisiana 5
New Mexico 5
Texas 5
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Teja

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Teja's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Teja

How Many People Have the Name Teja?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 215 people in the United States currently share the name Teja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,541,625 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Teja a Common or Rare Name?

Teja is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Teja Mean?

Teja means "radiance" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Teja in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female.

When Was Teja Most Popular?

The name Teja reached peak popularity in 2002, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Teja?

Approximately 215 people named Teja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 215. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,541,625 Americans.

Is Teja a rare name?

Teja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,541,625 Americans has this name.

What does the name Teja mean?

Teja means "radiance" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Teja more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Teja are male and 89% are female.

When was Teja most popular?

Teja peaked in 2002 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US215
All-Time Births215
1 in X1 in 1,541,625
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2002
World Rank#7,331
Male %11%
Female %89%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.