Unknown; possibly a modern elaboration of Tina or Anya.
Tinaya is a rare modern American name with no single definitive etymology. It likely originated as a creative blend of the diminutive Tina, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'little,' and the name Anya, a Russian form of Hannah meaning 'grace.' Its usage is contemporary and lacks a deep historical lineage.
Less common today
Tinaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,809 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
