Aminah vs Ayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayah

Girl #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sign, miracle"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#965
Total SSA Count
270
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aminah Rank #1,007
Ayah Rank #965

Ayah is more popular, ranked #965 vs #1007 for Aminah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aminah ___

  • Aminah Rose
  • Aminah Grace
  • Aminah Jade
  • Aminah Nour
  • Aminah Layla
  • Aminah Sofia

Ayah ___

  • Ayah Noor
  • Ayah Salma
  • Ayah Reem
  • Ayah Fatima
  • Ayah Lina
  • Ayah Sara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aminah

Zaynab Fatima Ibrahim Yusuf Nadia

If you choose Ayah

Youssef Nour Omar Rania Adam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aminah or Ayah more popular?

Ayah is more popular, ranked #965 compared to Aminah at #1007 in the United States.

What do Aminah and Ayah mean?

Aminah means "honest, safe" (Arabic origin). Ayah means "sign, miracle" (Arabic origin).

Are Aminah and Ayah boy or girl names?

Aminah is primarily a girl name. Ayah is primarily a girl name.

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