The nameAyat
Ayat is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic ayat, "signs, verses", the plural of aya.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Ayat
Ayat in France
791stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (50 births)
820babies named Ayat in France since 1900
Ayat was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 310 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Ayat. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ayat in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayat mean?
From the Arabic ayat, "signs, verses", the plural of aya.
What is the origin of the name Ayat?
Arabic.
Is Ayat a girl's or a boy's name?
Ayat is a girl's name.