Saya
Meaning
sand, fine silk, or little night, depending on the kanji
Famously borne by Saya Sakakibara, the first Australian to win Olympic gold in BMX racing.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Saya peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
23 people · the #113,027 first name in Brazil · median age 1
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Saya
Most people given the name Saya in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Saya deep dive
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