Teyana

Teyana appears to be a contemporary given name that gained wider recognition in the United States in recent decades. The name may be a variant or creative spelling of names like Tiana or Tianna, possibly with influence from naming patterns that add distinctive prefixes or suffixes to traditional names. Linguistically, it could be a combination of common name elements with the suffix '-ana' which appears in many feminine names across various languages. The name gained particular prominence through American performer Teyana Taylor, born in 1990, who helped popularize the name through her career in music, acting, and modeling. While the name was relatively uncommon before the 1990s, it has seen increased usage in the United States since then, demonstrating how celebrity influence can affect naming patterns.

Pronounced tee-AH-nuh.

As of October 2026, Teyana ranked #4537 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2659 for girls in 2017.