Popularity: 12207
Origin: Ghanaian
Other Origin(s): Chinese
Meaning: Born on Thursday; Elegant; Graceful
As the popular rhyme states that Thursday's child has far to go, so will the girl's name, Ya. As a reminder of your child's exciting and undiscovered potential, this name of Twi origin means "born on Thursday." Ya has roots in Chinese, signifying "elegant," and "graceful." Just as Thursday marks the anticipation of the weekend's adventures, Ya is a name that reminds us of the boundless potential and limitless horizons that lie ahead for baby!