Baya
Baya is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,325 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Baya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 391 babies have been named Baya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baya is past its peak , currently ranked #8,325 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,325
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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