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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Basya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bastion|Bates
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Basya

BAHS-yuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#3508
↑↑ Surging
#3508
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#3508 in 2024
5yr change
+550 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3508 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Basya

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3508

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+550 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewJewishYiddishGirl2-syllableReligiousVintageRareDiminutiveTraditional
Character
compassionate heartcreative spiritgentle strengthloyal friendquiet wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Basya is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3508 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +550 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3508 · very rare
Basya at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew 'Batsheva' meaning 'daughter of the oath', popular in Jewish tradition as a Yiddish diminutive form.
Language root:Hebrew · Yiddish
Peak rank:#3508 in 2024
5yr change:+550 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
BatyaBasiaBayaBashiraBasha
Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Basya · Overview
Summary

Basya is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3508 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Basya scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 550 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Religious · Vintage character
Basya carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Basya is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
basya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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