The nameBaya
Baya is a North African girl's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Berber and Arabic
Meaning
Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Berber and Arabic, common in Algeria.
History
The name recalls Baya, an Algerian painter admired by André Breton and Picasso. In France it has been given since the 1940s and peaked in the early 2020s, notably in Île-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Famous people named Baya
- Baya, Algerian painter
Popularity of the name Baya
Baya in France
Baya was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 565 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Baya. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Baya in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 98 births a year on average, against 78 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baya mean?
Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Baya?
Berber and Arabic, common in Algeria.
Is Baya a girl's or a boy's name?
Baya is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Baya?
Baya, Algerian painter.