Baya
Every Baya since 2001 — 398 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baya
Baya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,107 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 398 American babies have been named Baya. Its peak came in 2010, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Baya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,107 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,037 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,347 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,111 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,659 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,202 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,226 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,077 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,452 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,034 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,913 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,258 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,535 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,081 |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,589 |
| 2009 | 56 | #3,049 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,939 |
| 2007 | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,742 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Baya in 2025?
Baya ranked #12,107 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Baya?
398 babies have been named Baya in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baya most popular?
Baya peaked in 2010, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Baya a boy or girl name?
Baya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baya rising or falling?
Baya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.