Saya
Every Saya since 1990 — 1,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saya
Saya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,891 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,305 American babies have been named Saya. Its peak came in 2010, when 98 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 Saya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,891 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,382 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,852 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,097 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,999 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,861 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,123 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,043 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,341 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,759 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,522 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,577 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,528 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,593 |
| 2011 | 75 | #2,452 |
| 2010 | 98 | #2,042 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,638 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,919 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,041 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,931 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,206 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,931 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,148 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,240 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,660 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,431 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,431 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,756 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saya in 2025?
Saya ranked #2,891 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saya?
1,305 babies have been named Saya in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saya most popular?
Saya peaked in 2010, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Saya a boy or girl name?
Saya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saya rising or falling?
Saya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.