Ayan
Ayan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God's gift, era, time, or good luck depending on the linguistic tradition.
Origin and history
Ayan is a name found in several cultures, most prominently with Arabic origins meaning time, era, or god's gift, and widely used in Somali as well as South Asian communities. In the United States, its popularity for boys has risen notably in recent years, placing it in the top 1,000 male names since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
4,091 babies in the United States have been named Ayan since 1880. It ranks #1962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #809.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.8 %)
- NY (16.4 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- NJ (8.8 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 561 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,807 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,666 |
Famous people named Ayan
- Ayan Mukerji: Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- Ayan carries distinct, positive meanings across different languages, including Arabic, Somali, and Sanskrit.
- More than one-third of all published U.S. births for the male name Ayan since 1880 have occurred since 2020.