Ayaan
Two origins meet here: in South Asia the name is linked to the Sanskrit ayana, path or course, while in Somali ayaan means good fortune.
Ayaan in 2025
Ayaan was given to 686 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 918th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 4,833 babies born.
The history of Ayaan
Ayaan reached its highest point in 2025, when 686 babies were given the name, ranking 918th that year.
Across the 31 years of records since 1995, 9,154 babies have been named Ayaan. Half of them were born before 2018, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Ayaan by decade
| Decade | Babies named Ayaan | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 20,858 |
| 2000s | 1,112 | 1,713 |
| 2010s | 4,365 | 1,054 |
| 2020s | 3,672 | 918 |
Where Ayaan is heading
Ayaan has risen 61% over the past decade, from 425 babies in 2015 to 686 in 2025.
Names like Ayaan
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Ayaan.