Aya

Girl's name

Aya is a Japanese name derived from the word "aya" meaning "color" or "design." It is also used in Arabic and Hebrew with different meanings.

Meaning Color, design
Origin Japanese
U.S. births in 2023 467
Peak year 2024

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Aya Cash - Actress known for "You're the Worst."
  • Aya Ueto - Japanese actress and singer.
  • Aya Hirano - Japanese voice actress and singer.
  • Aya Matsuura - Japanese pop singer and actress.
  • Aya Brea - Fictional character in video game series "Parasite Eve."
  • Aya Sumika - Actress known for "Numb3rs" and "Hawaii Five-0."
  • Aya Kito - Author of "One Litre of Tears" memoir.
  • Aya Wolf - German singer and songwriter.
  • Aya Hisakawa - Japanese voice actress.
  • Aya Sugimoto - Japanese actress and singer.

Sisters for Aya

Girl names closely related to Aya

Noor Yara Celia Leena Ayah Casey Zahra Talia

Brothers for Aya

Boy names closely related to Aya

Adam Zain Zayn Aidan Stanley Kareem Zachary Aydin

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