How Many People Are Named Piya?

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

Piya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Piya means 'dear' or 'beloved' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with affection. Only 117 people named Piya live in the US today, which means 1 in 2,817,363 Americans share this rare name. The majority of Piya's are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~117
Living in US
1 in 2,817,363
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dear, beloved
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Affectionate Loving Gentle
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

86,767
Worldwide Bearers
#11,530
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
60,977
🇹🇭 Thailand
16,554
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
6,507
🇮🇩 Indonesia
946
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇺🇸 United States
235
🇨🇩 DR Congo
151
🇵🇭 Philippines
129
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
127
🇵🇰 Pakistan
122

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
117 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
118
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 118 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
58
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Piya Through the Generations

Piya reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 10 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 117 people named Piya living in the United States, with all of them being under 30 years old. This stark age distribution underscores Piya's status as a contemporary name, favored by younger parents looking for something unique and meaningful.

✨ Similar Names to Piya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Piya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Piya

How Many People Have the Name Piya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 117 people in the United States currently share the name Piya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,817,363 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Piya a Common or Rare Name?

Piya 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 Piya Mean?

Piya means "dear, beloved" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Piya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Piya Most Popular?

The name Piya reached peak popularity in 2008, with 10 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 Piya?

Approximately 117 people named Piya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 118. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,817,363 Americans.

Is Piya a rare name?

Piya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,817,363 Americans has this name.

What does the name Piya mean?

Piya means "dear, beloved" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Piya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Piya are male and 100% are female.

When was Piya most popular?

Piya peaked in 2008 with 10 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 US117
All-Time Births118
1 in X1 in 2,817,363
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2008
World Rank#11,530
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.