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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Algerian surrealist painter
French singer-songwriter known for world music