Aya: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַיָּה
Pronounced AH-yah
Meaning of Aya
An aya is a sharp-eyed bird of prey mentioned in the Bible, and Aya is also a person's name in the Book of Genesis. A light name with a sense of flight and open space.
And these are the children of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah - this is Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.
וְאֵלֶּה בְנֵי־צִבְעוֹן וְאַיָּה וַעֲנָה הוּא עֲנָה אֲשֶׁר מָצָא אֶת־הַיֵּמִם בַּמִּדְבָּר בִּרְעֹתוֹ אֶת־הַחֲמֹרִים לְצִבְעוֹן אָבִיו׃
Aya in Hebrew
Aya is written איה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 16 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningkite
- PronunciationAH-yah
- Hebrewאיה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Aya last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2014, at #142 (86 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | 142 | 86 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Aya
What does the name Aya mean?
An aya is a sharp-eyed bird of prey mentioned in the Bible, and Aya is also a person's name in the Book of Genesis. A light name with a sense of flight and open space.
How do you pronounce Aya?
Aya is pronounced AH-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Aya in Hebrew?
Aya is written איה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַיָּה).
Is Aya a biblical name?
Yes. Aya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 36:24.
How popular is the name Aya in Israel?
Aya last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2014, at #142 (86 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Aya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling איה adds up to 16 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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