Siya
Siya Origin and Meaning
Siya is a sweet and simple looking choice with a variety of origins. In South Africa, it derives from the Zulu and Ndebele Siyabonga, meaning "we thank you", and is predominantly used as a masculine name. In Sanskrit, it is associated with the the Hindu Goddess Sita, whose name means "furrow", while as an American name it is likely a spelling variation of Sia, which can mean "victory" in relation to the Old Norse element sigr. Alternatively, it is a diminutive of any names including the substring -iya, such as Siyana meaning "shining" or Anastasiya meaning "resurrection".
Familiar in the UK where it ranks in the Top 700, the name Siya has also seen increased use in the states since the early 2000s. Given to around 230 girls in 2023, it sits just outside the Top 1000. Hip hop artist Siya and actress Siya Malasi are notable bearers of the name.