Aiya
Every Aiya since 1995 — 680 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aiya
Aiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,266 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 680 American babies have been named Aiya. Its peak came in 2023, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,266 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,336 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,095 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,473 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,097 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,360 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,502 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,004 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,580 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,532 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,769 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,466 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,262 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,467 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,452 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,244 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,074 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,808 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,820 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,853 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,823 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,400 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,527 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,855 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,049 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,593 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,435 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aiya in 2025?
Aiya ranked #4,266 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aiya?
680 babies have been named Aiya in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aiya most popular?
Aiya peaked in 2023, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Aiya a boy or girl name?
Aiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aiya rising or falling?
Aiya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.