girl's name
Teija
TAY-yah (Finnish)
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 48
Teija is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for Canada.
- Teija is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in Canada in 1992, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Canada.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Teija Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Teija?
In 2015, Teija was given to 5 babies in Canada. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for Canada.
Where Teija Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Teija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Teija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Teija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Teija
- Finnish TAY-yah
Sibling Names for Teija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Teija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Teija
How popular is the name Teija?
In 2015, Teija was given to 5 babies in Canada. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for Canada.
Is Teija a girl's or a boy's name?
Teija is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Teija?
Teija has 2 syllables.
When was Teija most popular?
Teija peaked in 1992, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.