Ayca

The female first name Ayca, also known as Ayça, is translated from Turkish as 'the crescent moon'.

What does the name Ayca mean?

Ayca, or Ayça, literally means 'the crescent moon' in Turkish. The name is very popular and widely used in Turkey. Notable bearers include the Turkish actress Ayça Ayşin Turan and the actress and singer Ayça Varlıer.

Where does the name Ayca come from?

The name Ayca has its roots in Turkish and carries the meaning 'the crescent moon'. The composition in Turkish is ayça = crescent moon.

How do you pronounce Ayca?

The pronunciation of the name Ayca is two syllables and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Ay-dzha' [ˈaɪ̯dʒa]. The diphthong at the beginning gives it a bright and dynamic sound. The soft sound in the middle flows harmoniously into the open ending '-a', giving the name a lively and feminine touch – light, melodious, and modern.

Popularity

In Germany, Ayca is among the valued first names. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 618th. In the last ten years, Ayca has been given as a first name about 160 times, placing it 1,892nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,818th.

Nicknames & pet names

Acma / Ayci / Aycici / Aycin / Ayco / Aycoli / Aycusch / Ayfisch / Ayka / Ayran / Ica

Famous people

• Ayça Aysin Turan (actress)
• Ayça Bingöl (actress)
• Ayca Naz Ihtiyaroglu (volleyball player)
• Ayca Tekindor (singer)
• Ayca Varlier (actress)