How Many People Are Named Toya?
Complete statistics for the name Toya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Toya, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,727 people in the US, making it 1 in 88,537 Americans. The majority of those named Toya are now in their fifties, with the peak year being 1976 when 232 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 3,992 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: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Toya Through the Generations
Toya has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1976 with 232 births. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 30 to 60, accounting for 82% of all Toyas. With a slow decline in popularity, Toya remains a unique choice, blending classic charm with modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Toya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Toya
How Many People Have the Name Toya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 554 people in the United States currently share the name Toya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 598,284 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Toya a Common or Rare Name?
Toya 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 Toya Mean?
Toya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Toya in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Toya Most Popular?
The name Toya reached peak popularity in 1976, with 232 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Toya?
Approximately 554 people named Toya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 554. That works out to roughly 1 in 598,284 Americans.
Is Toya a rare name?
Toya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 598,284 Americans has this name.
What does the name Toya mean?
Toya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Toya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Toya are male and 99% are female.
When was Toya most popular?
Toya peaked in 1976 with 232 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.