Jayza
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic meaning "reward".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jayza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jayza today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayza births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jayza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
1999 SSA rank
#15,419
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jayza: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jayza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayza
The name Jayza originates from the Sanskrit language, with its roots tracing back to ancient India and the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jayati," meaning "to conquer" or "to be victorious." The name Jayza, therefore, carries a connotation of triumph, success, and overcoming obstacles.
In Hindu mythology, the name Jayza is associated with the concept of victory and the celebration of triumph over evil forces. It is believed that the name was used to honor individuals who exhibited exceptional bravery, strength, and resilience in the face of adversity.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Jayza can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Jayza, who was a skilled warrior and a loyal companion to the Pandava princes.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jayza. One of the earliest recorded was Jayza of Kalinga, a powerful ruler who ruled the ancient kingdom of Kalinga (present-day Odisha, India) in the 4th century BCE. He was renowned for his military prowess and his successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms.
Another notable Jayza was Jayza Pandita, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of medieval India and is credited with writing several influential works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy.
In the 16th century, there was Jayza Jha, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from the Indian subcontinent. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is particularly known for his work on the solution of indeterminate equations.
Moving forward in time, Jayza Navalkar was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly towards the upliftment of women's education and social status.
More recently, Jayza Chandra was an acclaimed Indian writer and journalist who lived from 1898 to 1975. She was a pioneering figure in the field of Indian journalism and is remembered for her powerful writings on social issues, women's rights, and national liberation.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Jayza throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human achievement and progress.
People
Jayza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jayza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jayza a common name?
We classify Jayza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayza most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayza was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayza is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jayza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jayza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jayza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jayza in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jayza can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jayza as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jayza on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.