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Ayah
GirlArabic· “sign, miracle; verse”
- Meaning
- sign, miracle; verse
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- AH-yuh
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #870
- US babies 2025
- 309
- Best rank
- #870 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Ayah
Ayah is an Arabic name that means “sign, miracle; verse”.
Ayah is an Arabic name meaning "sign," "miracle" or "proof," and it is also the word for a verse of the Quran. In Islamic thought, each verse is considered a sign of God, and the natural world is also described as full of signs for those who reflect. As a given name, Ayah is used across the Arab world and in many Muslim communities. Pronounced AH-yuh, it is short and gentle, with a soft, open sound. The spelling Aya is also common. Ayah suits parents who want a meaningful name with spiritual depth that is easy to say in many languages.
Popularity over time
Ayah first appears in US Social Security records in 1986. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 2023. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #870, and its highest count, 309 babies. Use has grown 109% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,762 in 2000, #1,605 in 2010, and #870 in 2025. Of the 4,809 US girls named Ayah since records began, 32% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,534 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Dafne, Reya, Soraya, Eleanora, and Arisbeth.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ayah ranked highest in Minnesota, Maryland, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #346 | 16 |
| Maryland | #467 | 11 |
| New York | #484 | 35 |
| Washington | #517 | 13 |
| Virginia | #545 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ayah is usually pronounced AH-yuh, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Ayah
A few middle names that flow with Ayah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ayah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayah mean?
Ayah is an Arabic name that means “sign, miracle; verse”.
What is the origin of the name Ayah?
Ayah has Arabic roots. Ayah is an Arabic name meaning "sign," "miracle" or "proof," and it is also the word for a verse of the Quran.
Is Ayah a popular name?
Yes. Ayah ranked #870 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ayah a boy or girl name?
Ayah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ayah?
Ayah is usually pronounced AH-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings