Signs, miracles, or verses of the Quran
In Arabic, Ayat is the plural form of Ayah, referring to signs or miracles of God's existence. It is also the specific term used for the individual verses within the Quran. The name carries a spiritual and poetic significance, suggesting that the child is a divine sign or a blessing.
Less common today
Ayat isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,162 in 2025.
Bahraini poet and activist
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).