Jaya
Pronunciation: [ j-EYE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 28 babies have been named Jaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,863 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,863
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jaya
Jaya is a boy name .
Is Jaya a boy or girl name? Jaya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,863 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,366. Jaya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jaya is currently ranked #39,863 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jaya include Jayden, Jayce, Jaylen, Jay, Jayceon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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