Baya Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBYE-uh / /ˈbaɪə/

Arabic; Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning

small bird (Arabic); a form of 'Baya' meaning 'to be' (Hebrew); a variant of 'Baya' meaning 'to sing' (Spanish)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, 'Baya' refers to a small bird, often symbolizing freedom and beauty. In Hebrew, it can be associated with the concept of existence or being. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is linked to the act of singing, reflecting joy and expression. The name has been used in various contexts, often embodying positive attributes.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Baia
  • Bayaah

International Variants

  • Baya (Arabic)
  • Baya (Spanish)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Baya was first seen in the United States in 2001. Baya has ranked as high as #1282 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Iowa, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Baya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Baya (2009)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
33%
IA 5
33%
IN 5
33%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20016
20085
200956
201070
201136
201245
201334
201428
201512
201619
201710
201813
201913
202010
202213
20238
202413