Jiya is an Indian name from the Hindi word jiya, a tender word for "heart" or "sweetheart" that is also used as an endearment in Bollywood songs; it is closely related to jeevan, life. The name is short, modern and easy to say in both Hindi and English. Jiya peaked in the United States at number 1611 in 2008 and after a quiet stretch has edged back to number 1615 in 2025.