Ayah
Ayah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Sign, miracle, or verse.
Origin and history
Ayah is a female name of Arabic origin meaning 'sign', 'miracle', or 'verse' (specifically a verse of the Quran). It has grown steadily in popularity in the United States over recent decades as a concise and meaningful choice. Its brief two-syllable sound makes it easily accessible across modern English-speaking contexts.
Popularity in the United States
4,809 babies in the United States have been named Ayah since 1880. It ranks #2522 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #943.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- NY (12.9 %)
- MI (12.1 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 468 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,237 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,534 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,544 |
Fun facts
- The word ayah literally translates to a sign or evidence, and is used specifically to designate each verse in the Quran.
- Ayah has seen an upward trend in U.S. rankings, breaking into the top 1,000 girl names in recent years.