Ayah first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Ayah has been for the last 38 years (from 1986 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Ayah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "sign" or "miracle".

Popularity of Ayah by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Ayah is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Ayah being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 254 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ayah.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 254
2022 0 243
2021 0 243
2020 5 221
2019 0 233
2018 0 177
2017 0 176
2016 0 168
2015 0 148
2014 0 120
2013 0 136
2012 0 129
2011 0 112
2010 0 135
2009 0 131
2008 0 118
2007 0 127
2006 0 123
2005 0 135
2004 0 123
2003 0 121
2002 0 127
2001 0 133
2000 0 99
1999 0 88
1998 0 69
1997 0 61
1996 0 54
1995 0 48
1994 0 32
1993 0 43
1992 0 32
1991 0 22
1990 0 18
1989 0 7
1988 0 8
1987 0 6
1986 0 5

The history of the first name Ayah

The name Ayah has its origins in the Arabic language, originating from the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "ayah," which means a "sign" or a "verse" in the Quran, the holy book of Islam.

In Islamic tradition, the word "ayah" refers to the individual verses or signs from Allah (God) that make up the chapters of the Quran. This name holds significant religious and spiritual connotations for Muslims, as it symbolizes the divine revelations and teachings found within the sacred text.

The earliest recorded use of Ayah as a given name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the emergence of Islam. However, it is believed that the name may have been in use even earlier among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ayah, including:

  1. Ayah bint al-Shati (650-684 CE), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar during the Umayyad Caliphate.
  2. Ayah al-Qurtubia (1010-1087 CE), a famous female Islamic scholar and jurist from Cordoba, Spain, known for her expertise in Maliki jurisprudence.
  3. Ayah bint Ahmad (1268-1323 CE), a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus, Syria, renowned for her spiritual poetry and teachings.
  4. Ayah al-Baghdadiya (1480-1535 CE), a notable calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, Iraq, known for her exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts.
  5. Ayah Noor (1912-1997), a pioneering Egyptian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and social reforms in the 20th century.

While the name Ayah has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities, transcending religious and cultural boundaries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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