Go or to go; also a diminutive of Varvara
Vaya has multiple potential roots. In Spanish, it is a form of the verb 'ir' meaning 'to go'. In Greek and Slavic contexts, it is often used as a diminutive of Varvara (Barbara) or associated with the Greek 'vagia', referring to palm branches used in religious celebrations.
Less common today
Vaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,644 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Belgian music group known for the hit 'Nah Neh Nah'
