girl's name
Bahya
bah-YAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 75
Bahya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1961, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1961.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Bahya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Bahya?
In 2023, Bahya was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bahya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bahya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bahya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bahya
- Pronunciation bah-YAH
Sibling Names for Bahya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bahya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bahya
Is Bahya a girl's or a boy's name?
Bahya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bahya?
Bahya has 2 syllables.
When was Bahya most popular?
Bahya peaked in 1961, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.