The nameAyaz

Ayaz is a Turkish boy's name, rising strongly in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

In Turkish, ayaz means the dry, clear cold of a cloudless night.

Origin

Turkish.

History

First found in France in 1991, Ayaz rose strongly in the 2010s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, notably in Grand Est and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Popularity of the name Ayaz

Ayaz in France

316thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (165 births)
1,650babies named Ayaz in France since 1900
083165 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ayaz was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 930 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Ayaz. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ayaz in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 157 births a year on average, against 109 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayaz mean?

In Turkish, ayaz means the dry, clear cold of a cloudless night.

What is the origin of the name Ayaz?

Turkish.

Is Ayaz a girl's or a boy's name?

Ayaz is a boy's name.