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.
About 7 girls were named Baya in 2025.
Influential Algerian surrealist painter
French singer-songwriter known for world music
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).