Precious
Tehya is a name of Native American origin, most commonly attributed to the Hopi language. It carries the sentimental meaning of 'precious' or 'valuable,' making it a meaningful choice for a long-awaited child. While it remains rare in the United States, it shares phonetic similarities with more popular names like Taylor or Thea.
Less common today
Tehya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,155 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
