Rising since 2000, #465 for boys today.
Popularity of Ayaan since 2000
Babies named Ayaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,048 |
| 2010s | 4,272 |
| 2020s | 3,583 |
Meaning & origin
Ayaan first appeared in U.S. birth records in the year 2000, and has climbed rapidly in popularity. By 2025 it reached its peak rank of 465, with approximately 1 in every 2,572 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is especially popular in Delaware, New Jersey, and New York, reflecting strong use within South Asian and Muslim American communities. Its straightforward spelling and lyrical sound have contributed to its rise, and it continues to gain favor across diverse families seeking a name with spiritual resonance.
Ayaan is derived from the Arabic root A-Y-N, associated with the meaning 'gift' or 'blessing'. It is commonly used in South Asian Muslim communities and has gained international popularity in the early 21st century. The name is borne across the Arabic-speaking and Islamic world, often chosen for its spiritual connotation.
Where Ayaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ayaan” around the world
Where Ayaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
120
babies in 2024
Ireland
13
babies in 2025
New Zealand
30
babies in 2025
Quebec
20
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aya, Yan
Sibling names for Ayaan
Names that share Ayaan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Zara, Inaya, Aaliyah, Noor, Layla, Aarna, Anaya, Saniya, Inaaya, Sanaya, Siya, Aarohi, Aarvi, Alishba, Amayra, Areeba, Eshal, Fiza, Hareem, Hira, Imaan, Maheen, Mahira, Mahnoor, Siyona, Ayaana, Ayeza, Ikran, Ruhani, Shanzay, Shukri, Vamika, Idil, Aayana, Abeeha, Abeera, Afsana, Arshi, Ashvika, Bilan, Farhiya, Fizza, Inaara, Layaan, Nimo, Roohi, Sheza, Shreenika, Tasfia, Veeksha
Brothers: Zayn, Rayan, Omar, Yusuf, Khalid, Aaryan, Avyaan, Aariz, Advaith, Arhaan, Avyukth, Azhar, Ehan, Evaan, Izhaan, Mahad, Nirvaan, Riyaan, Rohaan, Aashir, Ahyan, Aryaan, Ayyan, Azlaan, Divit, Izaan, Izyan, Keyaan, Kiyaan, Kiyansh, Manan, Raiyan, Rehaan, Reyaansh, Ridhaan, Sartaj, Shahzain, Shayaan, Faizaan, Himmat, Akaay, Alyaan, Arjunreddy, Arshaan, Ehaan, Fardeen, Nihaan, Priyansh, Rohail, Shayon
