Joya

Girl name

Joya has been given to 1,796 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1990.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,796

Peak year

1990 (43 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

▲ +19%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Joya — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Joygirl

143,324 babies since 1883

Zoyagirl

4,885 babies since 1963

Toyagirl

3,992 babies since 1932

Jayagirl

3,935 babies since 1969

Joyegirl

3,481 babies since 1907

Jiyagirl

2,325 babies since 1995

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Crystagirl

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Ivelissegirl

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Lorinagirl

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Callygirl

1,773 babies since 1948

Andrianagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Joya?

Joya has been given to 1,796 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Joya peak?

Joya peaked in 1990, when 43 babies were given the name.

Is Joya a girl or boy name?

Joya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Joya are girls).

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