Rising since 1985, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Aiman since 1976
Babies named Aiman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aiman's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 41 |
| 1990s | 17 | 65 |
| 2000s | 48 | 98 |
| 2010s | 64 | 110 |
| 2020s | 74 | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Aiman is a unisex name of Arabic origin, derived from the root y-m-n, associated with blessing and righteousness. As a variant of Ayman, it has been in use in the United States since at least 1976, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name has been steadily rising in popularity since 1985, with its peak year in 2021. In 2025, it ranked 8,910th, with approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving the name. While not among the most common names, its consistent upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among Muslim American families and others seeking a name with a positive, spiritual meaning.
Aiman is a variant of the Arabic name Ayman, derived from the root y-m-n, which conveys concepts of blessing, prosperity, and right-handedness (the right side being considered auspicious). In Islamic tradition, Ayman was the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The spelling Aiman, with an 'i' instead of 'y', is common in South Asia and among Muslim communities worldwide.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aim, Manny
Sibling names for Aiman
Names that share Aiman's style, for a brother or sister.
