Sullivan vs Taya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taya

Girl #2,136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy queen, diminutive of Tatiana"

Origin: Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,136
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sullivan Rank #340
Taya Rank #2,136

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #2136 for Taya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sullivan ___

  • Sullivan James
  • Sullivan Patrick
  • Sullivan Thomas
  • Sullivan Reid
  • Sullivan Finn
  • Sullivan Grant

Taya ___

  • Taya Rose
  • Taya Grace
  • Taya Marie
  • Taya Lynn
  • Taya Jo
  • Taya Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

If you choose Taya

Maya Kaya Sasha Mila Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sullivan or Taya more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Taya at #2136 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Taya mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Taya means "fairy queen, diminutive of Tatiana" (Russian origin).

Are Sullivan and Taya boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Taya is primarily a girl name.

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