Baya

Baya Meaning & Origin

About Baya
The surname Baya is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Spanish word "baya," which means "berry" or "fruit." As a surname, Baya could have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a berry bush or fruit tree. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a sweet or colorful personality, comparing them to the sweetness or vibrancy of a berry. The surname Baya can also be found in other cultures, such as in India, where it is derived from the Sanskrit word "baya," meaning "weaver" or "merchant."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Baya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Baya: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Baya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Baya is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/baya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Baya in Braille

Here's how to represent Baya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Baya in braille

How to sign the name Baya using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Baya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Baya in sign language

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