girl's name
Aaya
AH-yah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 179
Aaya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2005, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aaya Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 23 |
How Popular Is Aaya?
In 2024, Aaya was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Aaya Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aaya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aaya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aaya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aaya
- Arabic AH-yah
Sibling Names for Aaya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aaya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aaya
How popular is the name Aaya?
In 2024, Aaya was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Aaya a girl's or a boy's name?
Aaya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aaya?
Aaya has 2 syllables.
When was Aaya most popular?
Aaya peaked in 2005, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.