Rising since 1986, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Batya since 1970
Babies named Batya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 200 |
| 2020s | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Batya is a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God,' a name with deep biblical roots. In the Book of Exodus, Batya (also spelled Bithiah) is the Egyptian princess who rescued the infant Moses. Despite its ancient origins, Batya did not appear in U.S. birth records until 1970, and as of 2025 it ranks 4,172 with approximately 1 in 47,273 newborns receiving the name. The name has been on a steady upward trajectory since 1986, reaching its peak popularity in 2025. Its use is concentrated in states with large Jewish populations, such as New York and New Jersey. Parents drawn to Batya often appreciate its strong religious heritage and distinctive sound, choosing it as a meaningful alternative to more common biblical names.
Batya is a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God' (bat = daughter, Yah = a shortened form of Yahweh). It appears in the Bible as the name of Pharaoh's daughter who rescued Moses from the Nile (Exodus 2:5). The name has been used among Jewish families for centuries, often honoring the biblical figure.
Where Batya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Batya” around the world
Where Batya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Bitya, Bithyah
Sibling names for Batya
Names that share Batya's style, for a brother or sister.
