Rising since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sinaya since 2003
Babies named Sinaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Sinaya is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2003, placing it among the newer coinages of the early 21st century. Its peak year was 2007, though it has since become rarer. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, suggesting a modest uptick in interest. With a rank of 14,942 in 2025 and a frequency of 1 in every 321,453 births, Sinaya remains an uncommon choice. Its pronunciation, see-NAH-yah, gives it a melodic quality aligned with current naming trends favoring names ending in -aya. The name's lack of a clear etymology or long history positions it as a creative, individualized option for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Sinaya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, likely as a modern coinage. It may draw on the fashionable Spanish-inflected ending -aya or be a respelling of names like Sanaya or Sinéad. The exact derivation is not established in any standard reference.
“Sinaya” around the world
Where Sinaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sina, Naya
Sibling names for Sinaya
Names that share Sinaya's style, for a brother or sister.
