Rising since 1997, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Ayame since 1918
Babies named Ayame per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 126 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Ayame is a Japanese name meaning 'iris flower,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1918. Its popularity has been rising since 1997, with a peak rank of #7,491 in 2025. Roughly 1 in 114,805 newborns receive this name, reflecting a modest but steady presence among flower-related names. The name's trajectory suggests increasing recognition in multicultural naming contexts.
Ayame is a Japanese name that directly refers to the iris flower. The name uses the character 菖蒲 or 文目, both read as 'ayame.' It has been used as a feminine given name in Japan since the early 20th century, sometimes associated with the elegance and seasonal beauty of the iris bloom.
“Ayame” around the world
Where Ayame lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aya, Mei
Sibling names for Ayame
Names that share Ayame's style, for a brother or sister.
