Ayaan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ayaan is an Arabic name meaning 'gift of God' or 'blessing'. It evolved from the Arabic term 'Ayān' and has seen increased usage in recent years, particularly in Muslim communities. The name is often associated with positive traits, has no biblical relevance, and has variants like Ayan and Ayana. Notable figures with this name include Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
The name Ayaan is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ayaan has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ayaan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1242nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 551st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13728th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9333rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ayaan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ayaan"
Pronunciation
/əˈjɑːn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Ayaan is derived from the Arabic word 'aya', which means 'gift of God' or 'blessing'.
Meaning
gift of God, blessing
Language Evolution
Ayān (Arabic), Ayaan (Modern usage)
Historical Usage
The name Ayaan has gained popularity in various cultures, especially among Muslim communities, in recent decades.
Variants & Derivatives
Ayan, Ayana, Aiyana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ayaan is perceived as a modern and appealing name, often associated with positive traits such as kindness and generosity.
Famous People
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali-Dutch activist and author, Ayaan Qureshi, a notable figure in the arts
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ayaan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ayaan"
"Ayaan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1242nd of 24088 | 2,021 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 551st of 23106 | 6,217 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13728th of 35406 | 92 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9333rd of 30306 | 132 |
Regional Popularity of "Ayaan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.80% 1228th/4582 |
14.25% 736th/5164 |
16.46% 1204th/7313 |
15.88% 1185th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.24% 687th/3984 |
6.91% 310th/4487 |
9.29% 634th/6822 |
9.42% 591st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ayaan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ayaan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ayaan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.