Boy nameCurrently #12,247 in the USSteady
Yaya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yaya's meaning
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Yaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yaya |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Yaya through the decades
- Yaya peaked in 2021, when 8 babies were named Yaya in the US.
- The 2010s were Yaya's strongest decade, averaging 6 births a year.
- Yaya currently ranks #12,247 in the US and is holding steady.