Bird, miracle, or beautiful silk
Aiya is a name with diverse roots across several cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the word for 'bird' or 'vulture,' while in Japanese, it can be formed with kanji meaning 'beautiful silk' or 'design.' It is also occasionally used as a variant of the Arabic name Aya, meaning 'miracle' or 'sign.'
Less common today
Aiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,120 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Β· Fire Emblem
A minor character in the anime series Β· Naruto