Ayah is an Arabic name meaning "sign" or "miracle"; the same word denotes a verse of the Quran, each of which is understood as a sign from God. It is a popular choice among Muslim families and has the short, vowel-rich sound of Aya, Ayla and Maya that travels easily into English. Ayah entered the US top 1000 in 2023 and has climbed to number 870 among girls in 2025, its best rank yet.