Ayah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ayah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ayah?
Ayah is spelled A-Y-A-H. The name has 4 letters.
Ayah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ayah can mean “sign” or “miracle” in Arabic, and it also means “verse” in the context of the Quran.
- Origin
- The name Ayah is associated with Arabic origins, where it means a verse of the Quran or a sign.
- Pronunciation
- AI-yah · 2 syllables
Ayah Popularity in 2025
Rank#869
Recorded Births309
- Girls usage rose 92 places to #869 and recorded 38 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ayah Mean?
Ayah can mean “sign” or “miracle” in Arabic, and it also means “verse” in the context of the Quran. In Hindi and related languages, the word “ayah” means “nanny” or “maid.”
Origin: The name Ayah is associated with Arabic origins, where it means a verse of the Quran or a sign.
How Do You Pronounce Ayah?
PronunciationAI-yah
Syllables2
Ayah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 309 | #869 |
| 2024 | Girls | 271 | #961 |
| 2023 | Girls | 255 | #996 |
| 2022 | Girls | 245 | #1,043 |
| 2021 | Girls | 243 | #1,038 |
| 2020 | Girls | 221 | #1,105 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 233 | #1,079 |
| 2018 | Girls | 177 | #1,288 |
| 2017 | Girls | 176 | #1,321 |
| 2016 | Girls | 168 | #1,386 |
| 2015 | Girls | 148 | #1,520 |
| 2014 | Girls | 120 | #1,736 |
| 2013 | Girls | 136 | #1,576 |
| 2012 | Girls | 129 | #1,651 |
| 2011 | Girls | 112 | #1,804 |
| 2010 | Girls | 135 | #1,603 |
| 2009 | Girls | 131 | #1,695 |
| 2008 | Girls | 118 | #1,824 |
| 2007 | Girls | 127 | #1,713 |
| 2006 | Girls | 123 | #1,702 |
| 2005 | Girls | 135 | #1,525 |
| 2004 | Girls | 123 | #1,593 |
| 2003 | Girls | 121 | #1,590 |
When Was Ayah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
309 recorded births
National rank #869
2024 · Girls
271 recorded births
National rank #961
2023 · Girls
255 recorded births
National rank #996
2022 · Girls
245 recorded births
National rank #1,043
Where Ayah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #344 | 16 |
| MD | #459 | 11 |
| NY | #481 | 35 |
| WA | #511 | 13 |
| VA | #541 | 14 |
| MI | #553 | 14 |
| NJ | #572 | 13 |
| OR | #619 | 5 |