آية

Aya

girlArabic

Aya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sign, miracle, verse”.

MeaningSign, miracle, verse
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingآية
PronunciationAH-yah
Arabic rootأ ي ي (ʾ-y-y) — sign
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aya

Aya is the Arabic āya, a sign or wonder, and also the word for a verse of the Quran. As a name it suggests a sign of God's beauty. It is one of the most popular girls' names in Egypt, the Maghreb and the Levant.

Is Aya a Muslim name?

Yes. Aya is a Muslim name from the Quranic word for a verse or sign of God.

Is Aya in the Quran?

The word is frequent in the Quran, as in 'These are the verses (āyāt) of the clear Book' (Quran 12:1).

Where is the name Aya used?

Very common in Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and the Levant.

Gifts with the name Aya

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Spellings and variants of Aya

AyahAayaAia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aya mean?

Aya means 'Sign, miracle, verse'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Aya a Muslim name?

Yes. Aya is a Muslim name from the Quranic word for a verse or sign of God.

How do you write Aya in Arabic?

Aya is written آية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aya?

Aya is pronounced AH-yah.

Is Aya mentioned in the Quran?

The word is frequent in the Quran, as in 'These are the verses (āyāt) of the clear Book' (Quran 12:1).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.