Rising since 1985, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Basya since 1962
Babies named Basya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 252 |
| 2010s | 288 |
| 2020s | 233 |
Meaning & origin
Basya is a name with deep roots in Jewish tradition. First recorded in U.S. data in 1962, it has been climbing in popularity since 1985 and reached its peak in 2025, ranking #3459 with an incidence of about 1 in 36529 births. The name is most common in New Jersey and New York, reflecting its strong ties to Jewish communities. While still rare overall, its steady rise suggests growing appreciation for this classic Hebrew name with a resonant meaning.
Basya is a Hebrew name derived from bat, meaning "daughter," and Yah, a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh, thus signifying "daughter of God." In Jewish tradition it is the name of a daughter of Pharaoh who, according to the Midrash, raised Moses and converted to Judaism. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as Bithiah (1 Chronicles 4:18). Basya is a Yiddish-influenced variant commonly used among Ashkenazi Jews.
Where Basya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bas, Bassi
Sibling names for Basya
Names that share Basya's style, for a brother or sister.
