Jaya vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaya

Girl #2,366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,366
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jaye

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jaya Rank #2,366
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2366 for Jaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaya ___

  • Jaya Rose
  • Jaya Grace
  • Jaya Priya
  • Jaya Devi
  • Jaya Lakshmi
  • Jaya Ananya

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jaya

Arjun Priya Anaya Veda Rohan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaya or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jaya at #2366 in the United States.

What do Jaya and Theodore mean?

Jaya means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jaya and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jaya is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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