Jataya
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 111 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jataya peaked during the Gen Z era, when 19 babies received this name in a single year (2002). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Jataya has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Jataya is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jataya is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, possibly connected to the Sanskrit jatayu — the name of the divine vulture in the Ramayana who heroically tried to prevent the abduction of Sita by Ravana and died fighting. Jatayu is a figure of legendary courage and self-sacrifice.
Jataya carries the mythological heroism of the Ramayana in a softer, feminine form. Whether connected to the epic bird-hero or used as a purely invented name, it has an exotic, flowing quality with deep Indian cultural roots.
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Phonetically, Jataya belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Sanskrit names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Jataya’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jataya has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 71 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 34 | — |
The Story of Jataya
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Jataya is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jataya are most likely born between 1994 and 2012.
How rare is Jataya?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jataya is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 71 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jataya by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1994–2013)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | #15416 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18820 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10449 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10237 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10787 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5989 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8430 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13903 |
| 1999 | 10 | #9089 |
| 1998 | 13 | #7291 |
| 1997 | 6 | #12737 |
| 1994 | 5 | #14332 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2013