Declining since 2007, #2,194 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaya since 1969
Babies named Jaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 378 |
| 2000s | 1,510 |
| 2010s | 1,291 |
| 2020s | 514 |
Meaning & origin
Jaya is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'victory,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1969. It peaked in popularity in 2007 and has since been declining, currently ranking 2194 in 2025. The name appears most frequently in states like Illinois, Florida, and New York. Though its growth was steady through the 2000s, the trajectory has been falling since its peak year. As a Hindu name with deep mythological roots, Jaya carries a powerful meaning of triumph without being overly common in the U.S., appealing to families seeking a culturally rich yet accessible name.
Jaya comes from the Sanskrit root 'ji,' meaning to conquer or win. It is a common given name in India, often used as a feminine name but also as a masculine middle name. The name appears in Hindu mythology as a name of the goddess Durga and as one of the two gatekeepers of Vishnu, along with Vijaya.
Where Jaya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jaya” around the world
Where Jaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jaya, Jayaa
Sibling names for Jaya
Names that share Jaya's style, for a brother or sister.
