Saya

Saya Meaning & Origin

About Saya
The surname Saya is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese word "saya," which means "scabbard" or "sheath" for a sword. This suggests that the surname may have originally been given to individuals who were involved in the production or use of swords. Another possible meaning is that Saya is a variant of the Japanese surname "Saito," which means "dweller in the west." As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saya: 415
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saya 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 Saya is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/saya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saya in Braille

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

The name Saya in braille

How to sign the name Saya using Sign Language

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

The name Saya in sign language

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