unisex name
Ya
- Origin Chinese
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 2
- Births on record 158
Ya is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 84% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2004 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Ya is a name of Chinese origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2000.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ya over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 29 |
How popular is Ya?
In 2019, Ya was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Ya is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Ya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Ya also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Ya
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Ya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Ya
How popular is the name Ya?
In 2019, Ya was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Ya a girl's or a boy's name?
Ya is used for both girls and boys. About 84% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ya?
Ya has 1 syllable.
When was Ya most popular?
Ya peaked in 2007, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.