The nameAyah
Ayah is a form of Aya, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Aya, it comes from the Arabic aya, "sign, wonder", a word also used for a verse of the Quran.
Origin
Arabic.
History
First found in France in 1989, Ayah peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Ayah
Ayah in France
Ayah was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 920 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Ayah. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Ayah in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 52 births a year on average, against 93 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Ayah in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayah mean?
Like Aya, it comes from the Arabic aya, "sign, wonder", a word also used for a verse of the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ayah?
Arabic.
Is Ayah a girl's or a boy's name?
Ayah is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Ayah?
Variants and related names of Ayah include Aya.