Aya

Aya is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 467 girls in the United States.

Aya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪə/

About the name Aya

Aya belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aya first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #630 in 2024, and in 2024 467 babies received the name — 7,534 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aya in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#630 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Aya in 2024
467
Total since 1880
7,534

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aya mean?

The meaning of Aya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aya a boy or girl name?

Aya is a girl name. In 2024, 467 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aya?

Aya comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Aya?

Aya first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #630 in 2024, and 467 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Aya?

Aya is pronounced /ˈaɪə/ (IPA).

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