Aya vs Bethany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aya

Girl #630 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic Hebrew Turkish Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#630
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aya Rank #630
Bethany Rank #728

Aya is more popular, ranked #630 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aya ___

  • Aya Rose
  • Aya Sofie
  • Aya Lin
  • Aya Grace
  • Aya Marie

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aya

Kai Naomi Yuki Elias Soren

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aya or Bethany more popular?

Aya is more popular, ranked #630 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Aya and Bethany mean?

Aya means "miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran" (Arabic origin). Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin).

Are Aya and Bethany boy or girl names?

Aya is primarily a girl name. Bethany is primarily a girl name.

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