Jaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jaya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1406
About the Name Jaya
Jaya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 279 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #458 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jaya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jaya
Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Jaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jaya in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jaya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 279 places in the last five years. Its peak was #458 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jaya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Jaya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Jayas in the wild.
23
UK babies named Jaya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 279 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jaya
Likely around 1 other Jaya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Jaya
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jaya Prakash Narayana is an Indian liberal politician, activist and a former public administrator. He is the founder and president of Foundation for Democratic Reforms dedicated to advancing governance reforms, electoral transparency, and decentralized administration in India.
Jaya Indravarman IV was the king of Champa, a former region located within modern-day Vietnam, from 1167–1192. He probably was the same person as Panduranga ruler, Po Klong Garai.