Paya
Fact sheet
- Name
- Paya
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 1
Paya is a traditional masculine first name that has its origin in Persian or Iranian.
What does the name Paya mean?
The name Paya means 'the ever happy one' or 'eternal happiness' in English. Its roots lie in the Old Persian word paya, which means 'eternal' and 'steadfast'.
Where does the name Paya come from?
Paya is a masculine first name of Old Persian origin and carries the meaning 'the ever happy one'. The etymology is based on the Old Persian.
How do you pronounce Paya?
Paya is pronounced approximately like 'Paj-ah'.
Popularity
Paya is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016, reaching 2,920th place. Over the last ten years, Paya has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, securing it the 5,888th position in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,040th.
Famous people
- Paya (character from the game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild')
Frequently asked questions about the name Paya
What does the name Paya mean?
The name Paya means 'the ever happy one' or 'eternal happiness'.
Where does the name Paya come from?
Paya has Old Persian roots and is common in Iranian and Persian languages.
How popular is the name Paya?
The popularity of the name Paya varies, but it is appreciated in certain cultures and regions.