UK girl's name
Ayaa
Ayaa means "wonderful" or "awesome" in Arabic.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ayaa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ayaa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2004 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Ayaa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ayaa ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 girls were registered as Ayaa.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayaa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Ayaa mean?
The name Ayaa is believed to have its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, with origins dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "aya," which means "prosperous" or "fortunate." The name was initially popular among the Brahmin communities of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of modern-day India and Nepal.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ayaa can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. In the Rig Veda, there is a mention of an individual named Ayaa, who was revered as a sage and a scholar. This reference suggests that the name has been in use for over two millennia.
Historically, the name Ayaa has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Ayaa Narayana Shastri (1687-1745), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Kerala, India. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several treatises on the subject.
Another historical figure bearing the name Ayaa was Ayaa Ammah (1779-1853), a renowned poet and scholar from Sri Lanka. Her works were widely celebrated and influential in the literary circles of her time.
In the realm of spirituality, Ayaa Khema (1923-2011) was a renowned Buddhist nun and teacher. Born in Germany, she traveled extensively and played a significant role in spreading Buddhist teachings throughout the West.
Moving forward in time, Ayaa Naakhon (1926-2007) was a celebrated Thai actor and filmmaker. He was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the Thai film industry and was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to the arts.
It is important to note that while the name Ayaa has its roots in Sanskrit and was initially popular in the Indian subcontinent, it has since gained recognition and usage in various parts of the world, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ayaa over time
The chart below shows babies named Ayaa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ayaa, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayaa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayaa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5678 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4145 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Ayaa
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Ayaa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ayaa in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ayaa was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ayaa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Ayaa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ayaa?
Ayaa means "wonderful" or "awesome" in Arabic.
How many people are called Ayaa in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Ayaa across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.