How Many People Are Named Ayah?

Complete statistics for the name Ayah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ayah
Very Rare
Arabic

Ayah is a very rare name, with only 4,502 total births in the U.S. and 4,465 people alive today. It's so unique, you'd find one Ayah in every 73,915 Americans. And guess what? The name hit its peak in 2024 with 270 births, showing it's definitely on the rise.

~4,465
Living in US
1 in 73,915
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A verse or sign from the Quran
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Saturday
💎
Lucky Stone
Dark Sapphire
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Gentle Reflective Compassionate Graceful
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, authority, and material success. People connected to this number tend to be strong willed and driven, with a natural ability to organize and lead.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,465
Worldwide Bearers
#24,362
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
178
🇺🇸 United States
141
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
135
🇲🇾 Malaysia
119
🇰🇼 Kuwait
104
🇧🇭 Bahrain
89
🇰🇪 Kenya
64
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
63
🇸🇪 Sweden
60
🇲🇷 Mauritania
53

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
4,460 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
4,227
Would be under 30 (94%)
275
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,502 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ayah Through the Generations

The name Ayah has a fascinating journey. With just 4,502 total births and 4,465 people currently alive, it's clear why it's considered very rare. However, the fact that it peaked in 2024 with 270 births suggests a recent surge in popularity. This aligns with the name being predominantly female and having a strong presence among younger generations, with 94% of Ayahs under 30. The stark contrast between the all-time births and current living count highlights the relatively new status of this name in American culture. the absence of anyone over 60 in the living population indicates a name that's firmly rooted in contemporary times, making it a truly modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 484
New York 422
Michigan 417
Illinois 318
Texas 311
Florida 197
Pennsylvania 184
Virginia 181
New Jersey 165
Ohio 164

✨ Similar Names to Ayah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ayah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ayah

How Many People Have the Name Ayah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,465 people in the United States currently share the name Ayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 73,915 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ayah a Common or Rare Name?

Ayah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ayah Mean?

Ayah means "A verse or sign from the Quran" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ayah Most Popular?

The name Ayah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 270 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ayah?

Approximately 4,465 people named Ayah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,502. That works out to roughly 1 in 73,915 Americans.

Is Ayah a rare name?

Ayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 73,915 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ayah mean?

Ayah means "A verse or sign from the Quran" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ayah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ayah are male and 100% are female.

When was Ayah most popular?

Ayah peaked in 2024 with 270 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,465
All-Time Births4,502
1 in X1 in 73,915
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
World Rank#24,362
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.