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Ayah

Girl name · 54 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ayah: 54 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2021.

Rooted in Arabic, Ayah means “sign,” “miracle,” or “verse” (specifically a verse of the Quran), making it a name rich with spiritual significance. It also appears in Hebrew, where it can mean “falcon” or “bird of prey,” though the Arabic origin is far more common among modern Scottish parents. While no globally famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name gained slow but steady awareness in the UK partly through the writer Ayah al-Sharqawi, and its lyrical sound has drawn attention beyond Muslim communities. Notably, Ayah shares its root with the Arabic word for “sign from God,” giving it a profound, almost poetic weight. As a short, vowel-led name rising in popularity, it offers a gentle yet meaningful choice that fits comfortably alongside nature-inspired and spiritual names alike.