1972Peak 20242025
Quick answers about Aya
How many people are named Aya?
An estimated 7,911 living Americans are named Aya.
How rare is Aya?
Aya is uncommon among babies today, with 449 girls receiving the name in 2025.
How old is the typical Aya?
The median age of a living American named Aya is approximately 11 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 19 years old.
Is Aya still popular?
Yes. Aya is holding steady, with 449 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Aya most common?
Aya has its strongest geographic signal in Michigan, where it appeared 3.0× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Diaspora map
Aya spread fast — broke out in Michigan, New York, and Virginia (2017) and ran high in 9 states within a decade.
Broke out: Michigan, New York, and Virginia, 2017 · over-represented in 9 states over 6 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
