The nameAyan
Ayan is a short boy's name with South Asian, Arabic and Somali roots. It is popular in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- South Asian
Meaning
Ayan is often explained as "gift of God" or "path" in South Asian languages. In Somali it means "lucky".
Origin
South Asian, Arabic or Somali, depending on the family.
History
In England and Wales Ayan reached 193rd place in 2022.
Famous people named Ayan
- Ayan Mukerji, film director
Popularity of the name Ayan
Ayan in the United States
Ayan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,102 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Ayan. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Ayan in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 291 births a year on average, against 232 in the five years before.
Ayan in the United Kingdom
Ayan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,535 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Ayan. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Ayan in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 265 births a year on average, against 162 in the five years before.
Ayan in France
Sibling names for Ayan
Names from the same generation as Ayan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayan mean?
Ayan is often explained as "gift of God" or "path" in South Asian languages. In Somali it means "lucky".
What is the origin of the name Ayan?
South Asian, Arabic or Somali, depending on the family.
Is Ayan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ayan is a boy's name. In the United States, 18% of the babies named Ayan are girls.
How popular is the name Ayan?
In 2024, Ayan was the 875th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 275 births.
What are good sibling names for Ayan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Imogen, Elina, Violette and Ramona for a sister, Imran, Clyde, Yusuf and Soren for a brother.
Who are famous people named Ayan?
Ayan Mukerji, film director.