Saya name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 29%
Saya name meaning:
The name Saya has various meanings across different cultures and languages. In Japanese, Saya is a feminine name derived from the kanji characters "sa" meaning "sand" and "ya" meaning "colorful" or "beautiful." It can also mean "sheath" or "scabbard" in Japanese, representing protection and concealment. Saya can also be a Persian name meaning "shadow" or "shade," symbolizing mystery and subtlety.
In addition to its Japanese and Persian origins, Saya is also used as a name in other cultures. In Swahili, it means "greatness" or "excellence." In Sanskrit, it means "swift" or "quick." Furthermore, Saya is a popular name in the Philippines, often given to girls and meaning "ray of hope" or "light."
Overall, the name Saya encompasses a range of meanings, including beauty, protection, mystery, subtlety, greatness, excellence, swiftness, hope, and light. It is a versatile and meaningful name that can be interpreted in different ways depending on the cultural context.
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 3961 out of 5581
5 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
-2232 - 5yrs
-1953 - 1yr
-1118
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Saya
The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Saya from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Saya in 2024