The baby name Jaya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: JAY-uh — /ˈdʒeɪə/,Sanskrit/Hindi: juh-YAH (approx.) — /dʒəˈjɑː/ or /dʒəˈjaː/.
Jaya is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Jaya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: JAY-uh — /ˈdʒeɪə/,Sanskrit/Hindi: juh-YAH (approx.) — /dʒəˈjɑː/ or /dʒəˈjaː/.
Jaya is Sanskrit in Origin.
Jaya is a Sanskrit name meaning “victory” or “triumph,” from the root ji- “to conquer,” used widely in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, and other South Asian languages. It appears in Hindu tradition as an epithet of the victorious goddess Durga and in mythology as Jaya, paired with Vijaya, the gatekeepers of Vishnu. The earliest core of the Mahabharata was titled Jaya, underscoring the word’s cultural weight. The name also traveled through Buddhism and Sanskritized courts into Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
Predominantly feminine today but historically unisex, Jaya enjoys steady use in India and diasporic communities. Variants and related forms include Vijay/Vijaya (“victory,” m/f), Jay (short form), Jayan (m), Jayanti/Jayanthi (f), Jayashri/Jayasri and Jayalakshmi (f); Tamil (including Sri Lankan Tamil) often uses Jeya/Jeyaa. Anglicized spellings like Jayah occur. Nicknames include Jay and Jai. The name conveys success, resilience, and auspicious beginnings.
| Jaya Bachchan Jaya Bachchan is best known as one of the greatest actresses in Hindi cinema and is also an Indian politician. Born Jaya Bhaduri on 9 April 1948, she became widely known for acclaimed films like Guddi, Abhimaan, and Sholay. | Jaya Prada Jaya Prada is an Indian actress and politician best known for her work in Telugu and Hindi cinema. A major star from the late 1970s through the early 1990s, she is known for films like Sargam, Sharaabi, and Kaamchor, and has also acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, and Marathi films. She has won three Filmfare Awards South. | Jayasudha Jayasudha is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu cinema. She gained fame for her roles in films like 'Jyothi' and 'Aame Katha'. Born in 1958, she has had a significant impact on the film industry with her versatile acting skills. |
| Jayanegara Jayanegara was most famous for being the second ruler of the Majapahit Empire, reigning from 1309 until 1328. Also known as Kala Gemet, he was the only son of Raden Wijaya, the empire’s founder, and had earlier served as Prince of Kediri. | Jaya Indravarman IV Jaya Indravarman IV is best known as a king of Champa, in what is now Vietnam, ruling from 1167 to 1192. He may also have been the same person as Po Klong Garai, the ruler of Panduranga. | Jaya Simhavarman III Jaya Simhavarman III was a king of Champa, best known for ruling from 1288 to 1307 during the looming threat of Mongol invasion. Also known as Chế Mân or Prince Harijit, he was the son of King Indravarman V and Queen Gaurendraksmi. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaya | Harper | Laura Dern | film director | ★★★★★ | Ben Harper | singer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 897 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #34 | 2 | 2,021 |
| ID | 0 | #36 | 4 | 2,238 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #55 | 23 | 3,375 |
| IN | 0 | #58 | 13 | 2,963 | |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| QA | 0 | #79 | 22 | 7,011 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #87 | 1,499 | 13,121 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #97 | 37 | 6,332 |
| OM | 0 | #97 | 20 | 6,215 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #98 | 5 | 3,319 |
| KW | 0 | #102 | 15 | 5,216 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #103 | 29 | 4,130 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #133 | 5 | 3,613 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| AE | 0 | #142 | 36 | 10,220 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #155 | 263 | 15,987 |
| CR | 0 | #162 | 4 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #183 | 394 | 19,177 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #202 | 116 | 15,378 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #220 | 134 | 8,539 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #224 | 742 | 17,960 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| SG | 0 | #226 | 44 | 11,010 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #229 | 6 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #229 | 13 | 7,111 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| BD | 0 | #233 | 9 | 5,992 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #247 | 3 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #249 | 3 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #259 | 322 | 20,968 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #259 | 5 | 7,056 |
| BH | 0 | #267 | 320 | 17,937 | |
| SA | 0 | #269 | 27 | 10,560 | |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #274 | 12 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| MY | 0 | #281 | 50 | 12,352 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #282 | 8 | 8,139 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #284 | 523 | 18,093 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #294 | 650 | 18,755 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #298 | 6 | 7,909 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #312 | 1,139 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #320 | 1,358 | 25,439 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #326 | 6 | 9,639 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #329 | 58 | 8,413 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #335 | 267 | 18,916 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #337 | 3 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| HK | 0 | #353 | 5 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #355 | 5 | 8,829 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #360 | 730 | 17,948 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| YE | 0 | #370 | 12 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #373 | 33 | 3,185 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #378 | 4 | 7,951 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #381 | 10 | 13,098 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #385 | 5 | 7,057 |
| France | Boys | 2019 | #391 | 4 | 2,886 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #404 | 24 | 2,041 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #404 | 5 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #440 | 733 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #452 | 893 | 22,615 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #463 | 4 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #467 | 8 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #504 | 20 | 10,981 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #515 | 13 | 12,905 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #554 | 6 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #559 | 3 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #590 | 358 | 25,931 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #591 | 25 | 16,104 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #594 | 1,790 | 28,008 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #599 | 19 | 11,648 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #602 | 4 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #685 | 6 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #690 | 8 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #765 | 3 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #827 | 12 | 4,949 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #840 | 77 | 8,487 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2016 | #893 | 5 | 7,365 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #921 | 35 | 5,933 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #945 | 15 | 14,742 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #965 | 19 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #986 | 7 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 9 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,097 | 45 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,116 | 13 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 36 | 25,619 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,160 | 17 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,261 | 7 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,385 | 62 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,453 | 19 | 10,046 |
Jaya is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:
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