Declining since 2019, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Ayham since 2001
Babies named Ayham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 239 |
| 2020s | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Ayham is an Arabic name meaning 'gift of God'. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 2001 and has been given to boys each year since. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when it ranked 4,857. Since 2019, the name's usage has been falling gradually. In its peak year, approximately 1 in 85,404 newborn boys was named Ayham. The name is most frequently recorded in New York. Ayham carries a strong cultural and religious significance, reflecting a divine blessing. While not among the most common Arabic names in the U.S., it has a distinct and melodic sound that appeals to families seeking a meaningful and less common choice.
Ayham is an Arabic name derived from the root A-Y-H-M, meaning 'gift of God' or 'divine blessing'. It is used in various Arabic-speaking countries and has grown in popularity among Muslim families in the West. The name has been in recorded use in the United States since 2001 and has seen a modest increase in usage over the years.
Where Ayham is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ayham” around the world
Where Ayham lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ay
Sibling names for Ayham
Names that share Ayham's style, for a brother or sister.
