Joya
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Rejoicing.
- Origin
- French
Joya Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,771 baby girls have been named Joya. The name peaked in 1990 with 43 US births that year (rank #2713). In 2024, ranked #7051 nationally — 4,338 places below its 1990 peak.
Top States for Joya
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Joya births are: California (82), New York (30), Michigan (28).
Other French-Origin Names Like Joya
If you like Joya's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
4-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Joya's exact length and starting letter: Jaap, Jace, Jaci, Jack, Jacy.
Quick Facts About Joya
Variant Forms
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Compare Joya to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Joya against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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