Swift arrow or sand
In Japanese, Saya most commonly refers to a 'scabbard' or 'sheath,' but when used as a name, it often combines kanji meaning 'swift' and 'arrow.' It also has roots in Arabic, where it can mean 'sand' or 'shadow.'
About 59 girls were named Saya in 2025.
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Japanese professional wrestler
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
