The name Coya, of Native American origin, is derived from the Quechua word 'q'oyari', meaning 'girl'. It gained prominence during the reign of the Inca Empire in South America, where it was used as a title for the wife of the ruling emperor. In recent times, Coya has been adopted as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The name Coya experienced periodic popularity with spikes in usage during 1975 and 1983 (both years had five births), followed by a notable increase in 1992 with eight births. Overall, there have been a total of eighteen individuals named Coya born across these three years.