Aija

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How to Pronounce Aija

Pronounced EYE-yah /ˈaɪ.jə/Medium

Meaning: Aija is read two ways: in American use it is generally a spelling of Aja or Asia, and independently it is a genuine Latvian girl's name drawn from a tender lullaby refrain. Here it belongs mostly to the modern Aja/Asia family, said with a soft 'y'.Low

In 30 seconds: Aija is a variant of Aja or Asia, and also a real Latvian lullaby name. Said 'EYE-yah', it was a soft, uncommon choice from the late seventies onward.

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Origin LowEnglish (modern), Latvian

MeaningAija is read two ways: in American use it is generally a spelling of Aja or Asia, and independently it is a genuine Latvian girl's name drawn from a tender lullaby refrain. Here it belongs mostly to the modern Aja/Asia family, said with a soft 'y'.

U.S. rank (2022)#11256 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 388

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aija serves as an American respelling of Aja or Asia and, quite separately, as a Latvian given name rooted in a lullaby word for soothing a child. In United States records it aligns mainly with the modern Aja and Asia group.

It appeared only in small numbers, no more than a few dozen girls a year even around the early two-thousands, and never became common. Its soft, vowel-led sound placed it beside other airy names of the period.

Did you know? Beyond its American use as a form of Aja, Aija is a traditional Latvian name taken straight from a soothing lullaby refrain - a gentle double life for one small name.

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References - Aja / Asia / Latvian Aija — modern variant; Latvian lullaby name

Variations

AjaAsiaAiyaAyja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aija mean?

Aija is generally a variant of Aja or Asia, and also a traditional Latvian girl's name from a lullaby word.

How do you pronounce Aija?

It's said EYE-yah /ˈaɪ.jə/.

Is Aija a boy or girl name?

Aija is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aija?

Aija has always been uncommon in the United States, mostly a modern variant of Aja or Asia.