Rising since 2012, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Smaya since 2012
Babies named Smaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Smaya is a recently coined name, first appearing in U.S. records in 2012. Its popularity has been steadily rising, reaching a peak rank of 7,491 in 2025, where approximately 1 in 114,805 babies received the name. While its meaning is unclear, its sound aligns with other modern invented names ending in 'aya'. Despite its rarity, Smaya has shown consistent growth over the past decade, suggesting a niche but growing appeal among parents seeking distinctive names.
Smaya first appeared in U.S. records in 2012, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be an invented name blending sounds from names like Maya or Sama, or a creative spelling variant. Its exact derivation is unclear due to its recent origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Smae, Maya, Smay
Variants: Smaia, Smya
Sibling names for Smaya
Names that share Smaya's style, for a brother or sister.
