Ya
Pronunciation: [ y-AH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 5 babies have been named Ya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,409 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,409
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ya is also used as a girl name, ranked #51901.
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About the Name Ya
Ya is a boy name .
Is Ya a boy or girl name? Ya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,409 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,901. Ya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ya is currently ranked #29,409 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ya include Yahya, Yahir, Yael, Yaakov, Yadiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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