Ayaan Unisex

Popularity: #458 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-YAHN / /ɑːˈjɑːn/

Arabic; Sanskrit

Meaning

Arabic: gift of God; Sanskrit: one who is fortunate

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, Ayaan is often associated with divine blessings and is commonly used in Muslim communities. In Sanskrit, the name reflects a sense of fortune and prosperity, highlighting its significance in Indian traditions.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Ayan
  • Ayaan

International Variants

  • Ayan (Turkish)
  • Ayaan (Hindi)

Famous people named Ayaan

Ayaan Hirsi Ali — activist and author.

Ayaan Qureshi — notable figure in technology.

Fictional characters named Ayaan

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ayaan was first seen in the United States in 2000. Ayaan has ranked as high as #768 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Ayaan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ayaan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 87
18%
TX 74
15%
NY 56
11%
PA 34
7%
GA 32
7%
VA 30
6%
FL 30
6%
IL 29
6%
MD 24
5%
MI 19
4%
WA 17
3%
NC 17
3%
OH 12
2%
MA 10
2%
TN 7
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
200018
200117
200218
200325
2004122
200553
2006122
2007182
2008226
2009265
2010296
2011322
2012355
2013388
2014485
2015416
2016424
2017503
2018530
2019553
2020645
2021570
2022528
2023586
2024589