Ayak

♀ Girl

Pronounced AH-yak /ˈɑː.jæk/Medium

Meaning: A traditional Dinka name from South Sudan, borne by girls; the precise sense is not widely documented, which we note. A heritage name carried in Dinka families.Low

In 30 seconds: A Dinka heritage name: Ayak is a traditional South Sudanese girl's name (said 'AH-yak'). Its exact sense isn't widely recorded, which we note.

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Origin LowDinka

MeaningA traditional Dinka name from South Sudan, borne by girls; the precise sense is not widely documented, which we note. A heritage name carried in Dinka families.

U.S. rank (2022)#13824 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 63

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

Ayak is a traditional Dinka (South Sudanese) name for girls. Its precise sense isn't widely recorded, which we note - very rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-yak').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Ayak is a traditional Dinka girl's name from South Sudan; the exact meaning is not widely documented, which we note - a heritage name carried with pride (said 'AH-yak').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Ayak — traditional Dinka girl's name; sense not widely recorded

Variations

AyaakAyackAiak

Nicknames

AyaYak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayak mean?

Ayak is a traditional Dinka name from South Sudan; the exact sense isn't widely documented.

How do you pronounce Ayak?

It's said AH-yak /ˈɑː.jæk/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ayak a boy or girl name?

Ayak is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ayak?

Ayak is extremely rare in the U.S.