The nameEya
Eya is a short girl's name, very common in Tunisia. It has been given in France mostly since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It is linked to Aya, from the Arabic aya, "sign, wonder".
Origin
Arabic, in its Tunisian spelling.
History
First found in France in 1995, Eya peaked around 2010, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Île-de-France. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Eya
Eya in France
Eya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 905 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Eya. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Eya in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 72 births a year on average, against 88 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eya mean?
It is linked to Aya, from the Arabic aya, "sign, wonder".
What is the origin of the name Eya?
Arabic, in its Tunisian spelling.
Is Eya a girl's or a boy's name?
Eya is a girl's name.