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Ayah is a feminine name used in Arabic. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternate transcription of Arabic آية (see Aya)." It ranked #870 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternate transcription of Arabic آية (see Aya). The entry lists its usage as Arabic.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Ayah ranked #870 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #870 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayah mean?
Behind the Name does not give Ayah a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: alternate transcription of Arabic آية.
Is Ayah a popular name?
Ayah ranked #870 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ayah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ayah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ayah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
