How Many People Are Named Ayah?

Complete statistics for the name Ayah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ayah
Very Rare
4,502
Estimated People
1 in 73,301
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
4,497 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 14

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arizona 23
California 484
Florida 197
Georgia 90
Illinois 318
Indiana 15
Louisiana 11
Massachusetts 35
Maryland 56
Michigan 417
Minnesota 46
Missouri 5
North Carolina 88
New Jersey 165
New York 422
Ohio 164
Pennsylvania 184
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 5
Texas 311
Virginia 181
Washington 43
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Ayah

How Many People Have the Name Ayah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,502 people in the United States currently share the name Ayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 73,301 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Ayah a Common or Rare Name?

Ayah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ayah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ayah are covered in full on the Ayah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ayah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Ayah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ayah Most Popular?

The name Ayah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 270 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ayah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ayah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ayah?

Approximately 4,502 people in the United States share the name Ayah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ayah a rare name?

Ayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 73,301 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ayah mean?

The meaning and origin of Ayah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ayah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ayah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Ayah most popular?

The name Ayah reached its peak in 2024, with 270 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,502
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 73,301
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
Male %0%
Female %100%

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