How Many People Are Named Yaya?
Complete statistics for the name Yaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yaya is a very rare name for boys, with only 64 people bearing it in the US today. That's just 1 in 5,131,308 Americans, making it incredibly unique. The majority of people named Yaya are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are known for their analytical minds and deep thinkers.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 65 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yaya Through the Generations
Yaya has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2021 with 8 births, maintaining a stable presence in the naming landscape. With an average age of 12, most of the 64 individuals named Yaya are under 30, indicating its recent adoption as a contemporary name. This trend suggests Yaya is likely to remain popular among younger parents for some time.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yaya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yaya
How Many People Have the Name Yaya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 340 people in the United States currently share the name Yaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 974,851 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yaya a Common or Rare Name?
Yaya 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 Yaya Mean?
Yaya means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yaya in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yaya Most Popular?
The name Yaya reached peak popularity in 2021, with 8 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 Yaya?
Approximately 340 people named Yaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 340. That works out to roughly 1 in 974,851 Americans.
Is Yaya a rare name?
Yaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 974,851 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yaya mean?
Yaya means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yaya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yaya are male and 0% are female.
When was Yaya most popular?
Yaya peaked in 2021 with 8 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.