girl's name
Tija
TEE-yah (Latvian)
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 146
Tija is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2002 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 the United States.
- Tija is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 1998, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tija Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 20 |
How Popular Is Tija?
In 2002, Tija 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 the United States.
Where Tija Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tija
- Latvian TEE-yah
Sibling Names for Tija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tija
How popular is the name Tija?
In 2002, Tija 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 the United States.
Is Tija a girl's or a boy's name?
Tija is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tija?
Tija has 2 syllables.
When was Tija most popular?
Tija peaked in 1998, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.