Ayaan
How to say it: eye-AHN · /aɪˈɑn/
From Arabic meaning 'gift of God' or 'God's grace'; also used in South Asian cultures with similar meaning.
Ayaan was the 317th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 664 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #290 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #317 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 664 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,973 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #290 |
| In France, 2025 | #121 among boys’ names, 180 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent decades hold almost all Ayaan use, with the strongest showing in the 2020s. Further increase is expected.
What goes with it
Light and soft with a sound that travels well. Aarav shares its style.
Nicknames
- Ayan
- Ayi
Honouring a Ayaan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ayaan is about 1 in 124.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hindi.
In France: #121 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #118. Ireland: #317.
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