Ayman
Borrowed from Arabic أَيْمَن (ʔayman).
Every Ayman since 1975 — 2,931 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayman
Ayman is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,095 in 2025 with 196 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,931 American babies have been named Ayman. Its peak came in 2025, when 202 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ayman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,432 | 196 | #1,095 |
| 2024 | — | — | 175 | #1,181 |
| 2023 | — | — | 160 | #1,231 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,419 | 147 | #1,296 |
| 2021 | — | — | 124 | #1,454 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,441 | 112 | #1,504 |
| 2019 | — | — | 130 | #1,372 |
| 2018 | — | — | 111 | #1,530 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,244 | 93 | #1,695 |
| 2016 | — | — | 75 | #1,940 |
| 2015 | — | — | 77 | #1,895 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16,918 | 83 | #1,795 |
| 2013 | — | — | 75 | #1,880 |
| 2012 | — | — | 85 | #1,758 |
| 2011 | — | — | 72 | #1,928 |
| 2010 | — | — | 85 | #1,760 |
| 2009 | — | — | 65 | #2,099 |
| 2008 | — | — | 70 | #2,005 |
| 2007 | — | — | 92 | #1,658 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,410 | 77 | #1,792 |
| 2005 | — | — | 66 | #1,923 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,450 | 70 | #1,787 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,096 | 71 | #1,719 |
| 2002 | — | — | 60 | #1,871 |
| 2001 | — | — | 53 | #2,008 |
| 2000 | — | — | 49 | #2,051 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,566 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #3,990 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,840 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,531 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,845 |
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Famous people named Ayman
- Ayman Nour Politician · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayman mean?
Borrowed from Arabic أَيْمَن (ʔayman).
How popular is the name Ayman in 2025?
Ayman ranked #1,095 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 196 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayman?
2,931 babies have been named Ayman in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayman most popular?
Ayman peaked in 2025, when 202 newborns received the name.
Is Ayman a boy or girl name?
Ayman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayman rising or falling?
Ayman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ayman?
Well-known people named Ayman include Ayman Nour (politician).