Find out how popular the first name Joyah has been for the last 14 years (from 2002 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Joyah by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Joyah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Joyah.

The history of the first name Joyah

The name Joyah is thought to have originated in the Middle East, likely in the region of modern-day Iran or Afghanistan. It is believed to be a variation of the Persian name Joya, which means "stream" or "small river." The earliest known use of the name Joyah dates back to the 11th century AD, during the height of the Persian Empire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Joyah was a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the late 11th century. Joyah al-Din Rumi was known for his beautiful and profound poetry, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience. His works, such as the "Masnavi," are still widely read and studied today.

In the 13th century, there was a famous Islamic scholar and jurist named Joyah al-Din Ibn al-Athir. He is best known for his historical writings, including a comprehensive chronicle of the history of the Islamic world from the 7th to the 13th centuries.

During the 16th century, a woman named Joyah Begum was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire of India. She was the wife of Emperor Akbar and played an influential role in the imperial court, known for her patronage of the arts and her support of women's education.

In the 19th century, Joyah Kamal was a renowned Egyptian writer and feminist activist. She was one of the pioneers of the women's rights movement in Egypt and wrote extensively on issues of gender equality, education, and social reform.

A more recent historical figure with the name Joyah was Joyah Abdallah, a Palestinian activist and educator who lived in the early 20th century. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and education in Palestine and played a crucial role in establishing some of the first schools for girls in the region.

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