Likely derived from Thai roots meaning 'hall' or 'pavilion'
Salaya is a rare name most commonly associated with a district in Thailand, often interpreted as referring to a hall, pavilion, or place of rest. In some contexts, it may be used as a modern creative variant of names like Salaya or Soraya, though its specific etymological path in English-speaking countries is often decorative.
About 10 girls were named Salaya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
