Basya
Every Basya since 1962 — 1,052 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Basya
Basya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,470 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,052 American babies have been named Basya. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Basya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Basya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3,470 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,521 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,059 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,051 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,176 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,740 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,669 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,679 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,009 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,173 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,314 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,912 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,917 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,852 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,235 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,007 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,735 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,590 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,737 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,592 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,958 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,086 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,691 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,097 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,033 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,168 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,103 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,912 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,626 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Basya in 2025?
Basya ranked #3,470 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Basya?
1,052 babies have been named Basya in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Basya most popular?
Basya peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Basya a boy or girl name?
Basya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Basya rising or falling?
Basya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.