Aya as a Female Name
Aya is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Aya for a girl get a name with a clear Arabic / Japanese heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Aya means “sign, Quranic verse (Arabic); colorful, design (Japanese)” and is of Arabic / Japanese origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Ayah, Aja, Aija.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Aya across all genders, see the complete Aya name meaning.
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Is Aya a girl's name?+
Aya is most commonly a girl's name. It means “sign, Quranic verse (Arabic); colorful, design (Japanese)” and is of Arabic / Japanese origin.
What does Aya mean?+
Aya means “sign, Quranic verse (Arabic); colorful, design (Japanese)” and originates from Arabic / Japanese.