Yaa
Girl nameYaa has been given to 269 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 2005.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
269
Peak year
2005 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1978
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Yaa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Yaa.
Sibling name ideas for Yaa
Same era and popularity as Yaa, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Yaa?
Yaa has been given to 269 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Yaa peak?
Yaa peaked in 2005, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Yaa a girl or boy name?
Yaa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Yaa are girls).
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