Rising since 1985, #1,095 for boys today.
Popularity of Ayman since 1975
Babies named Ayman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 263 |
| 2000s | 673 |
| 2010s | 886 |
| 2020s | 914 |
Meaning & origin
Ayman is a name that has been rising steadily in U.S. usage since the mid-1980s, reflecting broader cultural interest in Arabic names. Its peak year so far was 2025, when it ranked 1,095th nationally with roughly 1 in 8,715 newborn boys given the name. The name is most popular in Minnesota, New York, and Washington state. While its Arabic roots tie it to concepts of blessing and good fortune, it has also been adopted by diverse families seeking a strong, two-syllable name that travels well across cultures.
Ayman derives from the Arabic root y-m-n, associated with blessing, good fortune, and the right hand (traditionally considered auspicious). The name appears in early Islamic history and has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries.
Where Ayman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ayman” around the world
Where Ayman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
115
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ayman
Names that share Ayman's style, for a brother or sister.
