Jiya
Jiya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2008, when 141 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jiya popular?
Steady Jiya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
| 2020s | 626 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,062 | |
| 2000s | 617 | |
| 1990s | 20 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jiya mean?
Hindi jiya (जिया), 'heart, soul, sweetheart', a colloquial term of endearment; also connected to jina 'to live'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jiya mean?
Jiya means heart, sweetheart. Hindi jiya (जिया), 'heart, soul, sweetheart', a colloquial term of endearment; also connected to jina 'to live'.
What is the origin of the name Jiya?
Jiya is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Jiya?
Jiya is pronounced “JEE-yah.”
Is Jiya a boy or a girl name?
Jiya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Jiya a popular name right now?
Jiya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
How popular is the name Jiya?
In 2025, Jiya ranked #1615 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jiya most popular?
Jiya was most popular in 2008, when about 141 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Jiya?
Names similar to Jiya include Navya, Anvi, Aadya, Divya, Kavya.
What names go well with Jiya?
sanskrit names that pair well with Jiya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.