Berry; distinguished; to clarify or explain
Baya has multiple potential roots. In Spanish, it translates literally to berry. In Arabic, it is often associated with the root meaning to clarify or distinguish, while in some African contexts, it is used as a name meaning great or distinguished.
Less common today
Baya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,613 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Algerian surrealist painter
French singer-songwriter known for world music
