Aya

Meaning of Aya

It means "bird" or "flies quickly". It can also mean "colorful" in Japanese.

Aya has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aya

Aya has cooled off, slipping to #644 in 2025, down from a peak of #630 in 2024.

Notable people named Aya

• Aya Cash
  American actress
• Aya Ueto
  Japanese actress and singer
• Aya Sumika
  Japanese actress and model
• Aya Miyama
  Japanese football player
• Aya Kitō
  Japanese diarist and author

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Questions about the name Aya

What does the name Aya mean?

Aya means it means "bird" or "flies quickly". it can also mean "colorful" in japanese, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Aya a boy's or a girl's name?

Aya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Aya?

In 2025, Aya ranked #644 for girls, down from #630 the year before.

When was Aya most popular?

Aya peaked at #630 in 2024.