Yaya
boy name#10695 in 2025Yaya entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #8825 in 2021, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
#10695
rank today
#8825
peak (2021)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9912 |
| 2000s | #10619 |
| 2010s | #10404 |
| 2020s | #11005 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Yaya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Yaya is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yaya in 2025?
- Yaya ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yaya most popular?
- Yaya peaked in 2021, reaching #8825 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yaya with classmates?
- Yaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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