Aya
Aya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Miracle, verse, or sign (Arabic); design or colorful (Japanese); bird or falcon (Hebrew).
Origin and history
Aya is a concise name with distinct cross-cultural roots, derived from Arabic (meaning 'verse' or 'sign'), Japanese (meaning 'design' or 'colorful'), and Hebrew (meaning 'to fly swift' or 'falcon'). It has experienced a noticeable rise in popularity in the United States since the 2000s. Its brevity and pleasing phonetic flow make it an attractive choice for multicultural families.
Popularity in the United States
7,987 babies in the United States have been named Aya since 1880. It ranks #1875 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #693.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.8 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- MI (10.6 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 587 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,779 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,956 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,417 |
Famous people named Aya
- Aya Sumika: Actress, Entrepreneur
- Aya Cash: Actress
- Aya Hirano: Voice Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Aya has completely independent etymologies in Arabic, Japanese, and ancient Hebrew.
- The name has gained significant traction in the U.S., reaching its highest rank in recent years.