Jaya
Borrowed from Sanskrit जय (jaya, literally “victory”).
Every Jaya since 1969 — 3,935 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaya
Jaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,204 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 3,935 American babies have been named Jaya. Its peak came in 2007, when 189 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #2,204 | — | — |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,374 | — | — |
| 2023 | 89 | #2,147 | — | — |
| 2022 | 84 | #2,234 | — | — |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,276 | — | — |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,933 | — | — |
| 2019 | 107 | #1,880 | — | — |
| 2018 | 109 | #1,856 | — | — |
| 2017 | 104 | #1,937 | — | — |
| 2016 | 111 | #1,859 | 5 | #13,071 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,614 | — | — |
| 2014 | 124 | #1,700 | — | — |
| 2013 | 138 | #1,566 | — | — |
| 2012 | 153 | #1,481 | — | — |
| 2011 | 156 | #1,447 | 6 | #11,457 |
| 2010 | 156 | #1,452 | — | — |
| 2009 | 160 | #1,458 | — | — |
| 2008 | 173 | #1,382 | — | — |
| 2007 | 183 | #1,329 | 6 | #11,549 |
| 2006 | 179 | #1,311 | — | — |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,456 | — | — |
| 2004 | 127 | #1,558 | 6 | #10,562 |
| 2003 | 160 | #1,300 | — | — |
| 2002 | 136 | #1,412 | — | — |
| 2001 | 145 | #1,325 | — | — |
| 2000 | 101 | #1,734 | — | — |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,312 | — | — |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,148 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,643 | — | — |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,209 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,385 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,417 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jaya
- Jaya Bachchan Actor · b. 1948
- Jaya Prada Actor · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaya mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit जय (jaya, literally “victory”).
How popular is the name Jaya in 2025?
Jaya ranked #2,204 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaya?
3,935 babies have been named Jaya in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaya most popular?
Jaya peaked in 2007, when 189 newborns received the name.
Is Jaya a boy or girl name?
Jaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaya rising or falling?
Jaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jaya?
Well-known people named Jaya include Jaya Bachchan (actor), Jaya Prada (actor).