Girl nameCurrently #630 in the USSteady
Aya
2 syllablesPeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Aya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Aya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aya |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 56 |
| 1997 | 87 |
| 1998 | 86 |
| 1999 | 93 |
| 2000 | 110 |
| 2001 | 171 |
| 2002 | 177 |
| 2003 | 161 |
| 2004 | 176 |
| 2005 | 179 |
| 2006 | 176 |
| 2007 | 206 |
| 2008 | 209 |
| 2009 | 214 |
| 2010 | 235 |
| 2011 | 222 |
| 2012 | 253 |
| 2013 | 236 |
| 2014 | 272 |
| 2015 | 309 |
| 2016 | 327 |
| 2017 | 350 |
| 2018 | 368 |
| 2019 | 384 |
| 2020 | 345 |
| 2021 | 351 |
| 2022 | 387 |
| 2023 | 415 |
| 2024 | 467 |
Aya through the decades
- Aya peaked in 2024, when 467 babies were named Aya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aya has risen 68% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aya currently ranks #630 in the US and is holding steady.