Life, alive, or knowledge
Viya is a name with multiple potential roots. In Sanskrit, it is often associated with knowledge or wisdom, while in some Slavic contexts, it is used as a diminutive of names like Viktoriya, meaning victory. It is also frequently interpreted as a modern variant of the name Vida, which means life.
Less common today
Viya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,297 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
