Basya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'daughter of God' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Basya
Basya is a feminine Hebrew name derived from the name Batyah, which means 'daughter of God'. It is a popular name in Jewish communities and carries a strong religious significance. Basya is often used as a nickname or diminutive for longer Hebrew names like Elisheva or Tziporah.
Popularity of the Name Basya
The popularity for the name Basya peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 39 births, which ranked number 6,705 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Basya had the most female births in 2020 with 39, which ranked number 3,731 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Basya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 35 births, an increase of 20.69%. Among females, Basya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 35 births, an increase of 20.69%.
Nationwide Popularity of Basya
- 20 Year Trend of Basya: 133.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Basya: 20.69%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Basya: 20.69%
Popularity of Basya by State
Among females, Basya was most popular in Northeastern states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 20 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Basya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 783 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Basya
- Total Births of Basya: 36 (1.90%)
- Female Births of Basya: 36 (1.90%)
Given the upward trend of Basya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.90% increase in total births, for a total of 36 births in 2024. For Females, births for Basya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 36 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.90%.