Ayah
4 countries#869 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ayah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,814 births recorded 1986–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2025 with 309 births
Most common in: California, New York, Michigan, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,886 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2021 with 274 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,832 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #196 · peaked in 2021 with 265 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,291 births recorded 1989–2022 · currently #829 · peaked in 2016 with 159 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Val-d'Oise, Paris, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
54 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #359 · peaked in 2021 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ayah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1702 | — |
| 2007 | #1713 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #1824 | ↓111 |
| 2009 | #1695 | ↑129 |
| 2010 | #1603 | ↑92 |
| 2011 | #1804 | ↓201 |
| 2012 | #1651 | ↑153 |
| 2013 | #1576 | ↑75 |
| 2014 | #1736 | ↓160 |
| 2015 | #1520 | ↑216 |
| 2016 | #1386 | ↑134 |
| 2017 | #1321 | ↑65 |
| 2018 | #1288 | ↑33 |
| 2019 | #1079 | ↑209 |
| 2020 | #1105 | ↓26 |
| 2021 | #1038 | ↑67 |
| 2022 | #1043 | ↓5 |
| 2023 | #996 | ↑47 |
| 2024 | #961 | ↑35 |
| 2025 | #869 | ↑92 |
Frequently asked questions about Ayah
Is Ayah a popular name?
Yes — Ayah currently ranks #869 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ayah more common for boys or girls?
Ayah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ayah most popular?
Ayah peaked in 2025 in United States, with 309 recorded births that year.
Is Ayah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ayah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10912 in 1986 to #869 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ayah?
At least 7,991 babies have been recorded with the name Ayah across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ayah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ayah appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ayah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ayah include Soraya, Aspyn, Johanna, Adrianna.
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