Rising since 2012, #2,604 for boys today.
Popularity of Ayaz since 1984
Babies named Ayaz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 211 |
Meaning & origin
Ayaz entered U.S. records in 1984 and has steadily climbed in use. By 2025 it reached its peak rank of 2604, with 1 in 34,162 newborn boys receiving the name. Its rise since 2012 reflects growing appreciation for Persian-origin names among American families. The name is most popular in New York, California, and Texas. Ayaz carries a poetic meaning and historical weight, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with roots in Persian literature and Islamic culture.
Ayaz traces back to the Persian word for 'cool night breeze' and also appears in classical Persian poetry. It is famously associated with a legendary slave-servant of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, celebrated for loyalty in stories and poems. The name carries a romantic, literary aura across Persian, Turkish, and Urdu cultures.
Where Ayaz is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ayaz” around the world
Where Ayaz lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
160
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ay, Azzy
Variants: Ayyaz, Aiaz
Sibling names for Ayaz
Names that share Ayaz's style, for a brother or sister.
