Joya Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHOY-uh / ˈhɔɪ.ə

Spanish; Sanskrit

Meaning

Spanish: jewel; Sanskrit: light

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Joya has roots in both Spanish and Sanskrit. In Spanish, it is often associated with beauty and value, as it translates to 'jewel.' In Sanskrit, it conveys a sense of brightness and illumination. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of linguistic influences.

Trend Summary

Joya has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

JoyJadaJolieJunaJasmineJenna

Variants

  • Joya
  • Joyah

International Variants

  • Joya (Spanish)
  • Joya (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Joya

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Fictional characters named Joya

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaZoyaLilaNinaSofiaTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Joya was first seen in the United States in 1942. Joya has ranked as high as #1184 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Georgia, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Joya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Joya (2018)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19426
19435
19446
19468
19488
19508
19516
19527
195317
19549
19556
195616
19577
195813
195915
196013
196111
196226
196325
196416
196536
196620
196717
196818
196915
197025
197126
197218
197324
197423
197534
197639
197728
197821
197931
198030
198129
198235
198325
198422
198523
198624
198731
198833
198924
199043
199121
199237
199323
199423
199532
199639
199720
199828
199921
200024
200131
200236
200335
200428
200530
200629
200727
200820
200930
201018
201124
201229
201329
201425
201521
201624
201714
201816
201922
202019
202117
202220
202321
202416