Salaya is of Thai origin, derived from the word 'salang' which means 'to grow'. It's composed of two elements: 'sa' meaning 'to grow', and 'la ya' meaning 'beautiful'. Thus, Salaya translates to 'growing beautifully'. This name gained popularity in Thailand during the mid-20th century. It is pronounced as sa-lah-yah, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
"The name Salaya experienced fluctuations in popularity over time, with the highest number of births recorded in recent years."