Cognomen Betya (Бетя 
, Betya 
, בטיה 
) , around the globe, is a rare family name. The last name Betya is habitual in South Africa, where it is a rare surname, Israel, where it is a very rare surname, and Mexico, where it is an extremely rare surname. Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in South Africa, India, and Israel. More frequently, Betya is the forename as well as the last name.