Wiyaka
Gender-neutral name · Native American
Meaningfeather · Lakota
Wiyaka is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “feather”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Wiyaka would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationWiyaka peaked in 2004, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Wiyaka you'd meet today is about 21 years old.
- HistoryWiyaka first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Wiyaka
Wiyaka is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning “feather”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
Questions about the name Wiyaka
What does the name Wiyaka mean?
Wiyaka means “feather” and comes from Lakota. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Quetzalli (“precious feather”), Miigwan (“feather”) and Miu (“often beautiful feather”).
What is the origin of the name Wiyaka?
Wiyaka is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”) and Winona (“firstborn daughter”).
Is Wiyaka a boy or girl name?
Both. Wiyaka is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Wiyaka?
Wiyaka is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2004. It peaked at #16,099 in 2004, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Wiyaka?
If you like Wiyaka, you might also like Quetzalli, Miigwan and Miu.
What should I know before naming my baby Wiyaka?
Wiyaka is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “feather”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.