How Many People Are Named Ya?
Complete statistics for the name Ya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ya is a very rare female name, with only 38 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 8,609,312 Americans. The majority of Ya's are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 39 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ya Through the Generations
Since its peak in 2001 with 9 births, Ya has maintained a stable presence, though it remains a niche choice. With an average age of 27, most Ya's are part of the younger generation, with 34 under 30 and only 5 between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights how the name is predominantly embraced by those born in recent decades, reflecting its status as a contemporary selection.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ya
How Many People Have the Name Ya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,064 people in the United States currently share the name Ya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 311,512 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ya a Common or Rare Name?
Ya 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 Ya Mean?
Ya means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ya in SSA data, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.
When Was Ya Most Popular?
The name Ya reached peak popularity in 2001, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Ya?
Approximately 1,064 people named Ya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,064. That works out to roughly 1 in 311,512 Americans.
Is Ya a rare name?
Ya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 311,512 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ya mean?
Ya means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 13% of people named Ya are male and 87% are female.
When was Ya most popular?
Ya peaked in 2001 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.