Aya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic and Japanese
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Miracle or sign
Meaning of the Name Aya
Aya is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It means 'miracle' or 'sign' in Arabic. It is also a common name in Japan, where it means 'colorful' or 'design' in Japanese. The name Aya is often given to baby girls as a symbol of hope, beauty, and inspiration.
Popularity of the Name Aya
The popularity for the name Aya peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 384 births, which ranked number 1,406 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Aya had the most female births in 2019 with 384, which ranked number 733 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Aya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 253 births to 383 births, an increase of 51.38%. Among females, Aya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 253 births to 383 births, an increase of 51.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aya
- 20 Year Trend of Aya: 116.38%
- 10 Year Trend of Aya: 51.38%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aya: 51.38%
Popularity of Aya by State
Among females, Aya was most popular in Northeastern states with 83 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 47 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 713 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 753 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 635 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 630 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 548 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 323 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 755 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 634 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 549 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 655 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 453 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 913 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 349 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 510 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 809 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aya
- Total Births of Aya: 399 (4.23%)
- Female Births of Aya: 399 (4.23%)
Given the upward trend of Aya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.23% increase in total births, for a total of 399 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 399 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.23%.