Girl · #11,138 in 2026

Aaya

The Eyeish were a Native American tribe from present-day eastern Texas.

Current Rank
#11,138
Peak Rank
#11,624 (2004)
Total Babies
58
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1997
First Year
2021
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#11624
Peak Rank
58
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aaya

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Eyeish were a Native American tribe from present-day eastern Texas.

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Origin & history
The Eyeish were part of the Caddo Confederacy , although their relationship to other Caddo tribes was ambiguous, and they were often hostile to the Hasinai . They historically lived on the Eyeish Creek , located between the Neches and Sabine Rivers . Spanish explorers encountered the tribe in 1542 and reported large herds of buffalo in the area. The tribe was not on the best terms with tribes located west of the Trinity River or those to the north near the Red River . Franciscan monks who traveled on Domingo Ramón's 1716–17 expedition through Texas founded Mission Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

The Story of Aaya

Aaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 8 Aayas were born — ranking #11,624 that year. As of 2026, Aaya ranks #11,138 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 58 Aayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Aaya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aaya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aaya

What does the name Aaya mean?
The Eyeish were a Native American tribe from present-day eastern Texas.
How popular is Aaya in 2026?
In 2026, Aaya ranks #11,138 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Aaya most popular?
Aaya reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #11,624 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Aaya a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Aaya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Aaya?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aaya include Liddy, Geraldyn, Angalee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Aaya

Aaya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Aaya's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #11,624. Use the chart and map above to compare Aaya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.