How Many People Are Named Ayaan?

Complete statistics for the name Ayaan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ayaan
Very Rare
Arabic

Ayaan means 'determined' in Arabic and is a very rare name for boys in the US. Only 1 in 39,298 Americans have this name, with around 8,397 people named Ayaan living today. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2020 with 651 births.

~8,397
Living in US
1 in 39,298
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Determined
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,397
Worldwide Bearers
#32,343
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
104
🇹🇭 Thailand
57
🇺🇸 United States
53
🇨🇦 Canada
50
🇪🇸 Spain
31
🇲🇾 Malaysia
29
🇳🇴 Norway
25
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
14
🇫🇮 Finland
13
🇰🇪 Kenya
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,170 (97%)
♀ Female
227 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
8,462
Would be under 30 (100%)
5
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 8,467 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ayaan Through the Generations

Ayaan has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger parents, with most people named Ayaan being under 30 years old. The name's peak year was 2020, when 651 babies were given this name, marking a significant increase from previous years. With an estimated 8,467 total births since records began, Ayaan remains a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, reflecting contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,237
New York 1,066
Texas 859
New Jersey 692
Illinois 516
Virginia 410
Georgia 331
Pennsylvania 329
Florida 319
Maryland 211

✨ Similar Names to Ayaan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ayaan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ayaan

How Many People Have the Name Ayaan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,397 people in the United States currently share the name Ayaan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,298 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ayaan a Common or Rare Name?

Ayaan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ayaan Mean?

Ayaan means "determined" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ayaan in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Ayaan Most Popular?

The name Ayaan reached peak popularity in 2020, with 651 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ayaan?

Approximately 8,397 people named Ayaan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,467. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,298 Americans.

Is Ayaan a rare name?

Ayaan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,298 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ayaan mean?

Ayaan means "determined" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ayaan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Ayaan are male and 3% are female.

When was Ayaan most popular?

Ayaan peaked in 2020 with 651 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,397
All-Time Births8,467
1 in X1 in 39,298
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2020
World Rank#32,343
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.