Tiya is a female name of American origin, and it is an alternative spelling of the names Tia or Tea. The name carries the meaning of being an alternative spelling of Tia or Tea. Interestingly, Tiya is also the name of a town in central Ethiopia, known for its unique stelae at the Tiya archaeological site. The town has a population of around 3,363 people, with a relatively equal split between men and women. Tiya is situated in the Gurage Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region, south of Addis Ababa. For further insights into this fascinating name and its ancient ties, the publication "Tiya, l'Éthiopie des Mégalithes, du Biface a l'Art Rupestre dans la Corne d'Afrique" by Roger Joussaume is a recommended read.