Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Jiya
GirlHindi· “heart, soul”
- Meaning
- heart, soul
- Origin
- Hindi
- Pronunciation
- JEE-yuh
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,615
- US babies 2025
- 129
- Best rank
- #1,611 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Jiya
Jiya is a Hindi name that is usually said to mean “heart, soul”.
Jiya is a Hindi name usually translated as heart or soul, related to the word jiya used in poetry and song to express affection. It is a popular choice in India and among Indian families abroad. The name is short, soft and easy to pronounce across languages. It has a sweet, affectionate feel and a meaning that suggests warmth and inner life. Jiya fits well with other short, melodic names such as Riya and Diya. Jiji is a possible nickname for this gentle, modern name.
Popularity over time
Jiya first appears in US Social Security records in 1995. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,611 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 141 babies. In 2025, 129 babies were named Jiya, and it ranked #1,615 nationally. That is 36% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #9,487 in 2000, #1,985 in 2010, and #1,615 in 2025. Of the 2,325 US girls named Jiya since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 626 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Vianney, Tanvi, Mariya, Anali, and Caylin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jiya ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #482 | 16 |
| New York | #1116 | 13 |
| Washington | #1134 | 5 |
| California | #1165 | 22 |
| Georgia | #1448 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jiya is usually pronounced JEE-yuh, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with J and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Jiya
A few middle names that flow with Jiya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jiya mean?
Jiya is a Hindi name that is usually said to mean “heart, soul”.
What is the origin of the name Jiya?
Jiya has Hindi roots. Jiya is a Hindi name usually translated as heart or soul, related to the word jiya used in poetry and song to express affection.
Is Jiya a popular name?
Not especially. Jiya ranked #1,615 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jiya a boy or girl name?
Jiya is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jiya?
Jiya is usually pronounced JEE-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings