How Many People Are Named Jaya?

Complete statistics for the name Jaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jaya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Jaya means 'victory' in Sanskrit, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 86,627 Americans share this name. With just 3,809 people named Jaya living today, it's clear that this is a genuinely modern name, with 89% under 30.

~240
Living in US
1 in 1,381,039
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,788
Worldwide Bearers
#1,716
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,297
🇴🇲 Oman
1,148
🇵🇰 Pakistan
891
🇵🇭 Philippines
724
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
712
🇨🇦 Canada
441
🇮🇶 Iraq
333
🇿🇦 South Africa
312
🇪🇬 Egypt
304
🇧🇭 Bahrain
296

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
27 (1%)
♀ Female
3,782 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
3,438
Would be under 30 (89%)
412
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,850 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jaya Through the Generations

Jaya has seen its peak popularity in 2007 when 189 babies were given this name, marking a significant moment in its adoption journey. Today, the majority of those named Jaya are under 30, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. The name's decline since its peak suggests it might be transitioning out of the spotlight, but it remains a favorite among new generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 434
New York 234
Texas 234
Florida 183
Illinois 136
Ohio 132
Pennsylvania 90
Georgia 87
Michigan 70
North Carolina 69

⭐ Famous People Named Jaya

Jaya is a feminine given name. It is also found in compound names of both male and female people.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Jaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jaya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Jaya

How Many People Have the Name Jaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 240 people in the United States currently share the name Jaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,381,039 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jaya a Common or Rare Name?

Jaya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jaya Mean?

Jaya means "victory" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jaya in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Jaya Most Popular?

The name Jaya reached peak popularity in 2007, with 189 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jaya?

Approximately 240 people named Jaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 240. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,381,039 Americans.

Is Jaya a rare name?

Jaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,381,039 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jaya mean?

Jaya means "victory" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Jaya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Jaya are male and 99% are female.

When was Jaya most popular?

Jaya peaked in 2007 with 189 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US240
All-Time Births240
1 in X1 in 1,381,039
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2007
World Rank#1,716
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.