girl's name
Baya
bah-YAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,842
France
#471
2025 births
Baya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2021, when 105 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 5,614 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1940.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Baya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 115 |
| 1960s | 260 |
| 1970s | 240 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 215 |
| 2010s | 550 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 565 |
How Popular Is Baya?
In 2025, Baya was given to 105 babies in France, ranking #471 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Baya Is Used
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 Baya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Baya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Baya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Baya
- Pronunciation bah-YAH
Sibling Names for Baya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Baya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Baya
How popular is the name Baya?
In 2025, Baya was given to 105 babies in France, ranking #471 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Baya a girl's or a boy's name?
Baya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Baya?
Baya has 2 syllables.
When was Baya most popular?
Baya peaked in 2021, when 105 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Baya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Baya currently ranks #471 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.