Satoya is of Japanese origin, meaning "village on the shore." It is typically used as a female given name and is composed of two characters: SATO (里), which signifies "hometown" or "inland," and YA (谷), translating to "valley." The name Satoya evokes images of tranquil seaside villages nestled among rolling hills, with its unique blend of traditional Japanese cultural heritage and natural beauty.
The name Satoya experienced varying popularity between 1976 and 1992, with a total of 118 babies given this name during these years. The name's peak occurred in 1985 with 12 births, followed by another peak in 1989 also with 12 births. Interestingly, there were no recorded births named Satoya between the years 1977 and 1979.