Ayaan
3% girls · 97% boys
About Ayaan
This Arabic name, which can be used for either boys or girls, can also mean "wide-eyed" in the sense of someone who is studious and perceptive. Ayaan is most familiar to people in the West from its connection to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali women's right activist.
Ayaan for boys#465 US
This name directly translates to the way most parents feel about their sons. It's rising quickly in popularity, along with many other names from the Indian subcontinent.
Pronounced eye-AHN.
As of November 2026, Ayaan ranked #5583 for girls and #465 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #460 for boys in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #574 | 485 | 252.5 |
| 2015 | #637 | 416 | 217 |
| 2016 | #630 | 424 | 223.4 |
| 2017 | #551 | 503 | 271.8 |
| 2018 | #532 | 530 | 291.8 |
| 2019 | #515 | 553 | 308.2 |
| 2020 | #460 | 645 | 373.7 |
| 2021 | #514 | 570 | 325.8 |
| 2022 | #562 | 528 | 302.4 |
| 2023 | #511 | 586 | 342.6 |
| 2024 | #518 | 589 | 341.9 |
| 2025 | #465 | 664 | 388.7 |
World rankings
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Famous Ayaans
- Ayaan Hirsi AliGirl
Somali,Dutch,American activist, feminist and politician
- Ayaan MohallimGirl
Somali,American fashion designer
- Ayyan AliGirl
Pakistani model and singer.
- Ayaan Ali KhanBoy
Indian classical musician
- Ayaan AgnihotriBoy
son of actor Atul Agnihotri
- Ayaan Hashmi (b. 2010)Boy
son of actor Emraan Hashmi
- Ayaan Ravi (b. 2014)Boy
son of actor Jayam Ravi