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Around the globe, アヤ (Aya , Haya , アヤ ) is a prevalent principally female, but scarcely male first name. The first name アヤ is characteristic of Egypt, where it is a widespread feminine name, Lebanon, where it is a common feminine name, and Syria (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, it is commonest in Egypt, Morocco, and India. Very seldom, アヤ is the last name as well as the forename.
アヤ is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Aya Brea , the fictional character from Parasite Eve, Parasite Eve II; Aya Miyakoōji , the fictional character from Ro-Kyu-Bu!; Aya Shameimaru , the fictional character of Touhou Project, Phantasmagoria of Flower View; Aya Maruyama , the fictional character from BanG Dream!, BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! and Aya of Alexandria , the Assassin's Creed character, among other works.