Jaiya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jaiya is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'victory' or 'to conquer.' It has evolved from the historical form 'Jaya' and reflects traits of strength and achievement. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Jaiya is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jaiya has been stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jaiya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5072nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4762nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jaiya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaiya"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒaɪə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Jaiya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'jaya,' which means 'victory' or 'to conquer.' It embodies a sense of triumph and achievement.
Meaning
victory, conquer
Language Evolution
Jaya, Jaiya
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in modern times, particularly among those interested in spiritual and cultural names from Indian traditions.
Variants & Derivatives
Jaya, Jai
Modern Popularity & Image
Jaiya is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and positivity.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaiya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jaiya"
"Jaiya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5072nd of 35406 | 407 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4762nd of 30306 | 342 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaiya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jaiya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
66.40% 4530th/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jaiya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaiya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.