Siya is a distinctive choice, ranked #478 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Siya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#478
US Rank #930
About the Name Siya
2024 marks Siya's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #478. The name has climbed 375 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Siya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #930 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Siya
Unlikely. With around 85 UK babies named Siya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Siya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Siya is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 375 places over the last five years to #478 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Siya is more popular in the UK (#478) than in the US (#930). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Siya include: Siya Simetu — Siya Simetu is a South African first-class cricketer.; Siya Gokhale — Siya Swarup Gokhale is an Indian-born cricketer who plays for the United Arab Emirates women's cricket team.; Siya Mngoma — Siya Mpande Mngoma is a South African footballer who plays for Thanda Royal Zulu as a goalkeeper..
Siya ranks #930 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
85
UK babies named Siya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 375 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Siya
Likely around 1 other Siya in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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