Sanskrit: victory; Hindi: victorious

Is Jaya a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Jaya is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #873 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Jaya?

JAH-yah · IPA: //ˈdʒɑː.jə//

Jaya Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAH-yah / ˈdʒɑː.jə

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: victory; Hindi: triumph

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jaya has roots in Sanskrit, where it signifies victory and success. It is commonly used in various Indian cultures and is often associated with triumph in religious and historical contexts. In Hindu mythology, Jaya is sometimes used to refer to deities and heroes who embody victory. The name is also popular in modern India and among the Indian diaspora.

Trend Summary

The name Jaya has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains relatively uncommon.

Variants

International Variants

Jaya (Hindi)
Jai (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Jaya

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Fictional characters named Jaya

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Sibling Suggestions

Kiran Ravi Anaya Nisha Arjun Sita

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jaya was first seen in the United States in 1971. Jaya has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jaya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jaya

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1971	5
2004	6
2007	6
2011	6
2016	5