The nameBeya

Beya is a girl's name from North Africa.

Meaning

A name given mostly in Tunisia. Its meaning is debated.

Origin

North African.

History

In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.

Popularity of the name Beya

Beya in France

1054thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (35 births)
510babies named Beya in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Beya was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 175 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Beya. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Beya in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 29 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Beya mean?

A name given mostly in Tunisia. Its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Beya?

North African.

Is Beya a girl's or a boy's name?

Beya is a girl's name.