Ayaan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ayaan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ayaan?
Ayaan is spelled A-Y-A-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Ayaan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- One proposed derivation of the name Ayaan is from Arabic, where it may mean “gift of God” or “blessing.”
- Origin
- The name Ayaan is commonly associated with Arabic and Somali-speaking cultures.
- Pronunciation
- ah-YAHN · 2 syllables
Ayaan Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,554
Recorded Births22
Rank#465
Recorded Births664
- Girls usage rose 245 places to #5,554 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 54 places to #465 and recorded 74 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ayaan Mean?
One proposed derivation of the name Ayaan is from Arabic, where it may mean “gift of God” or “blessing.”
Origin: The name Ayaan is commonly associated with Arabic and Somali-speaking cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Ayaan?
Pronunciationah-YAHN
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ayaan?
- History
- Ayaan has been used as a given name in various cultures with Islamic influence and has gained popularity in recent years.
Ayaan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2025 | Boys | 664 | #465 |
| 2024 | Girls | 21 | #5,799 |
| 2024 | Boys | 590 | #519 |
| 2023 | Girls | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | Boys | 586 | #512 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2022 | Boys | 528 | #562 |
| 2021 | Girls | 15 | #7,250 |
| 2021 | Boys | 570 | #514 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 645 | #460 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2019 | Boys | 553 | #516 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 530 | #532 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 503 | #551 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 424 | #630 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2015 | Boys | 416 | #637 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2014 | Boys | 485 | #574 |
When Was Ayaan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
664 recorded births
National rank #465
2020 · Boys
645 recorded births
National rank #460
2024 · Boys
590 recorded births
National rank #519
2023 · Boys
586 recorded births
National rank #512
Where Ayaan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #142 | 7 |
| NJ | #231 | 41 |
| NY | #260 | 74 |
| IL | #289 | 37 |
| VA | #329 | 25 |
| MD | #330 | 16 |
| MA | #347 | 15 |
| CA | #349 | 100 |