Rising since 2016, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Ayhan since 2011
Babies named Ayhan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Ayhan is a Turkish masculine name that entered U.S. records in 2011, ranking 3848 in 2025 with a 1-in-61003 incidence. Its popularity has risen steadily since 2016, with a peak year in 2025. The name is most common in California. While its etymology is debated, the prevailing interpretation associates it with 'moon' and 'ruler', reflecting a celestial and authoritative resonance. Ayhan remains relatively rare in the U.S., making it a distinctive choice.
Ayhan is a Turkish masculine name whose components are commonly interpreted as ay (moon) and han (ruler, khan), thus 'moon ruler' or 'ruling like the moon'. However, the historical origin is debated; some scholars connect it to an older form, while others note it may be a modern Turkic coinage. The name has been consistently used in Turkey and gained modest international visibility through notable individuals such as Turkish footballer Ayhan Akman.
Where Ayhan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ayhan” around the world
Where Ayhan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ay, Hancı
Sibling names for Ayhan
Names that share Ayhan's style, for a brother or sister.
