Jaya

Jaya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 77 girls in the United States.

Jaya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jaya

Jaya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jaya first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1300 in 2003, and in 2024 77 babies received the name — 3,822 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jaya in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#1300 in 2003
Peak year
2007
Babies named Jaya in 2024
77
Total since 1880
3,822

Jaya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#458 in 2007
Babies named Jaya in 2025
19
Total since 1996
1,380

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jaya mean?

The meaning of Jaya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jaya a boy or girl name?

Jaya is a girl name. In 2024, 77 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jaya?

Jaya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jaya?

Jaya first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #1300 in 2003, and 77 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].