Aiya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aiya is a name of Japanese origin, meaning love. It has evolved from the Old Japanese term 'ai' and has seen popularity growth in contemporary times. The name is associated with positive traits, reflecting love and warmth, and does not have biblical relevance.
The name Aiya is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aiya has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aiya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8127th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4143rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aiya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aiya"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪ.jə/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
Aiya is derived from the Japanese word 'ai' meaning love, and 'ya,' which can be a suffix indicating a place or a person.
Meaning
love
Language Evolution
Aiya (modern usage), Ai (Old Japanese), Aiyu (archaic form)
Historical Usage
The name Aiya has gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Japan and among those influenced by Japanese culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Aiyah, Ai, Aya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aiya is perceived as a trendy and beautiful name, often associated with qualities of love and affection.
Famous People
Aiya N. (Japanese artist), Aiya Tanaka (Japanese actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aiya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aiya"
"Aiya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 23525th of 27321 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8127th of 35406 | 215 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4143rd of 30306 | 422 |
Regional Popularity of "Aiya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aiya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
74.63% 5091st/6822 |
78.59% 4932nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aiya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aiya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.