Aya

آيَة

Girl Arabic /AH-yah/ #695 in 2023

Aya is a girl name of Arabic origin.

Meaning of Aya

"Sign, miracle, verse of the Qur'an." Every verse of the Qur'an is called an āya — a sign of God's presence. Naming a daughter Aya is one of the most beloved spiritual choices among Arabic-speaking families.

Arabic root: ʾ-y-y — (أ-ي-ي, sign, verse)

Regional variants

Also a Japanese name ("colorful, design") and a Hebrew name ("bird") — triple convergence. In the US, reads easily and short. Rapidly gaining ground.

Popularity of Aya

Popularity, 1972–2023

415 births in 2023

1972 2023

7,067 U.S. births recorded from 1972–2023.

Peak year

2023

415 babies

First recorded

1972

51 years of history

Recent trend

Rising

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

Variants & nicknames

AyahAayah

Famous people named Aya

Aya Nakamura (French-Malian singer)

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.