UK girl's name
Saiya
A feminine name of unverified origin, possibly derived from "saya" meaning "silk" in Arabic.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saiya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Saiya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 7 births.
This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Saiya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saiya ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 7 girls were registered as Saiya.
- • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saiya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
7 births
Estimated living
55
2026
Meaning
What does Saiya mean?
The name Saiya is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "sai," which means "lord" or "master."
This name has been found in various ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas, which are considered the oldest scriptures in Hinduism. The name is often associated with the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, who is revered as the supreme lord and destroyer of the universe.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Saiya can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Saiya, who is a warrior and a devotee of Lord Shiva.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who have borne the name Saiya. For instance, Saiya Khetri (1486-1556) was a renowned warrior and ruler of the Khetri state in Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and his reign saw the expansion of the Khetri kingdom.
Another famous Saiya was Saiya Chowdhury (1556-1636), a Bengali poet and scholar who lived during the Mughal era in India. He is best known for his contributions to the literature of the Bengali language and his works that explored various aspects of Hindu mythology and philosophy.
In the 19th century, Saiya Prasad Singh (1828-1890) was a prominent Indian author and scholar from Bihar. He wrote several books on Indian history, culture, and literature, and his works were highly influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.
Moving to more recent times, Saiya Pathak (1922-2009) was an Indian classical vocalist who specialized in the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music. She was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the field of music.
Lastly, Saiya Sharma (born 1992) is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the popular Indian television series "Ishqbaaaz."
While these are just a few examples, the name Saiya has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world in their respective fields and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saiya over time
The chart below shows babies named Saiya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saiya, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saiya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saiya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5690 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3821 | 34 | 6 |
| 2000s | #5240 | 12 | 4 |
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FAQ
Saiya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saiya in the UK right now?
In 2024, Saiya was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Saiya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 7 babies registered as Saiya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saiya?
A feminine name of unverified origin, possibly derived from "saya" meaning "silk" in Arabic.
How many people are called Saiya in the UK?
A total of 55 babies have been registered as Saiya across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.