The nameAymen

Aymen is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "blessed, fortunate". It has grown in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Aymen comes from the Arabic ayman, "blessed, happy", and also "on the right side", a side associated with good fortune.

Origin

Arabic. It is also spelled Ayman.

History

The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Aymen

Aymen in France

178thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (595 births)
10,030babies named Aymen in France since 1900
0298595 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aymen was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 5,025 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Aymen. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Aymen in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 401 births a year on average, against 539 in the five years before.

Aymen in Belgium

307thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2011peak year (45 births)
722babies named Aymen in Belgium since 1995
02345 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Aymen was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 371 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Aymen. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Aymen in Belgium were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 32 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aymen mean?

Aymen comes from the Arabic ayman, "blessed, happy", and also "on the right side", a side associated with good fortune.

What is the origin of the name Aymen?

Arabic. It is also spelled Ayman.

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

Aymen is a boy's name.