Ayaka
A female given name from Japanese.
Every Ayaka since 1985 — 442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayaka
Ayaka is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1985, 442 American babies have been named Ayaka. Its peak came in 2013, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ayaka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayaka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,715 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,433 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,198 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,678 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,971 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,028 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,112 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,285 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,814 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,816 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,880 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,378 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,591 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,592 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,007 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,558 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,821 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,624 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,927 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,103 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,216 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,686 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,501 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,008 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ayaka
- Ayaka Singer · b. 1987
- Ayaka Nishiwaki Singer · b. 1989
- Ayaka Takahashi Badminton player · b. 1990
- Ayaka Yamashita Soccer player · b. 1995
- Ayaka Kikuchi Skater · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayaka mean?
A female given name from Japanese.
How popular is the name Ayaka in 2025?
Ayaka did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ayaka?
442 babies have been named Ayaka in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayaka most popular?
Ayaka peaked in 2013, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Ayaka a boy or girl name?
Ayaka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayaka rising or falling?
Ayaka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ayaka?
Well-known people named Ayaka include Ayaka (singer), Ayaka Nishiwaki (singer), Ayaka Takahashi (badminton player).