Girl · #8,407 in 2026

Ayara

Name: Popularity of the name Ayara in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ayara, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,407

Peak Rank

#8,472 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+72%

2018

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8472

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ayara

Ayara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2018, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 12 Ayaras were born — ranking #8,472 that year. As of 2026, Ayara ranks #8,407 for baby girls with 12 births, rising sharply (+72% over the past five years). In total, more than 55 Ayaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ayara

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

Ira
Irae
Iara
Aora
Iora
Icra
Nara
Shara
Wara
Harra
Sciara
Xara

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ayara

What does the name Ayara mean?

Ayara is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2018. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ayara in 2026?

In 2026, Ayara ranks #8,407 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Ayara most popular?

Ayara reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,472 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Ayara a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ayara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ayara?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ayara include Orielle, Mayuri, Enisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ayara

Ayara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Ayara's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,472. Use the chart and map above to compare Ayara'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.