Rising since 2000, #878 for girls today.
Popularity of Siya since 2000
Babies named Siya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 583 |
| 2010s | 1,255 |
| 2020s | 1,345 |
Meaning & origin
Siya entered U.S. birth records in 2000 and has steadily risen in popularity. By 2025 it reached rank 878, placing it as a relatively uncommon but rising choice. Its peak year so far is 2025, and approximately 1 in 5,287 baby girls received the name. The name is most popular in New Jersey, Washington, and Massachusetts, suggesting a concentration among families with South Asian heritage. Siya's etymology remains uncertain, but its appeal likely lies in its short, melodic sound and cross-cultural resonance. While often connected to Sanskrit origins, the name also fits within modern English naming trends favoring vowel-ending names. Without a firmly established meaning, Siya offers a blank canvas for parents.
Siya is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a feminine form of the Sanskrit word 'siya' meaning 'supernatural' or 'wisdom', though this is not widely attested. Alternatively, it may be a modern English variant of the name Sia, which itself can be a short form of names like Sienna or a respelling of the Arabic name Siyâ. The name has seen consistent use in the United States since 2000, often associated with Indian-American families.
Where Siya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Siya” around the world
Where Siya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
13
babies in 2025
New Zealand
21
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Si, Ya
Sibling names for Siya
Names that share Siya's style, for a brother or sister.
