How Many People Are Named Joya?
Complete statistics for the name Joya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Joya means 'jewel' in Spanish, making it a rare gem among names, only 1 in 195,648 Americans share it, with just 1,687 people named Joya living today. Its popularity peaked in 1990 when 43 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 1,771 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Joya Through the Generations
Joya has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1990, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With 674 under-30s, 833 aged 30-60, and 264 over 60, Joya's age distribution shows a fairly even spread across different decades, indicating its enduring appeal to parents over the years. The average age of 37 suggests that those born during the peak years are now entering middle age, while younger generations continue to adopt the name, albeit less frequently.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Joya's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Joya
How Many People Have the Name Joya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,107 people in the United States currently share the name Joya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 106,678 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Joya a Common or Rare Name?
Joya 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 Joya Mean?
Joya means "jewel" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Joya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Joya Most Popular?
The name Joya reached peak popularity in 1990, with 43 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 Joya?
Approximately 3,107 people named Joya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,107. That works out to roughly 1 in 106,678 Americans.
Is Joya a rare name?
Joya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 106,678 Americans has this name.
What does the name Joya mean?
Joya means "jewel" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Joya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Joya are male and 100% are female.
When was Joya most popular?
Joya peaked in 1990 with 43 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.