Ayah sits comfortably in the UK charts at #162 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#162
US Rank #963
About the Name Ayah
2024 marks Ayah's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #162. The name has climbed 105 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ayah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #963 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ayah
Unlikely. With around 314 UK babies named Ayah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ayah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ayah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 105 places over the last five years to #162 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Ayah is more popular in the UK (#162) than in the US (#963). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Ayah ranks #963 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
314
UK babies named Ayah (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 105 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ayah
Likely around 1 other Ayah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2023–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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