Ayat

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysArabicDeclining
#1659▼ 56in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of ayah (“verse of the Quran”).

Ayat is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'verses of the Quran' or 'signs from God.' In Arabic, ayah (plural ayat) refers to both the individual verses of the Quran and miraculous signs — making it a name of profound spiritual significance in Muslim communities.

Ayat is used across the Muslim world, from the Middle East to South Asia to North Africa. It is chosen by parents who want to give their daughter a name that embodies faith and divine connection. Over 1,570 U.S. births are recorded.

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Popularity Over Time

Ayat climbed 4118 spots in the last 20 years — from #5777 to #1659.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ayat
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s623▲
2010s591▲
2000s230▲
1990s110▲
1980s14—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(37 years, 1987–2024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ayat
YearBirthsRank
2024123#1659
2023130#1603
2022127#1660
2021115#1770
2020128#1622
201990#2090
201894#2061
201776#2386
201668#2599
201555#3064
201451#3190
201351#3176
201259#2906
201126#5231
201021#6211
200925#5558
200826#5461
200725#5549
200620#6391
200521#5830

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Ayat as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Ayat has also been given to 23 boys in the U.S. since 2017.

Unranked
Current rank
23
Total births
2021
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Ayat be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Ayat is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1659. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1987–2024) · Methodology