Ayman

Ayman - A very unique male name

Ayman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1993 on position #2798. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ayman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ayman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ayman. The baby boy name Ayman was given to 156 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1054 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,399 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ayman peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1054.

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Ayman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ayman is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #149 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,868.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ayman is where you live.

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Ayman origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic ayman, 'blessed, fortunate' — literally 'of the right hand', from the root for blessing and good fortune (yumn)

Ayman is a long-established Arabic name used across the Muslim world, built on the root associated with blessings and the auspicious right hand. US use began in 1993 and has risen to its peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Ayman is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ayman, pop culture references for the name Ayman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ayman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ayman, sorted by popularity.

Ayaan / Ayan / Ammon / Aayan / Amin / Amani / Aman / Annie / Anay / Ameen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ayman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ayman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ayman?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EYE-mahn · /ˈaɪmɑːn/
English speakers vary between EYE-man and AY-man; Arabic is roughly EYE-mun with stress on the first syllable.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Aiman — A transliteration variant of the same Arabic name.
• Eyman — Another transliteration variant.

Famous bearers

• Ayman al-Zawahiri — Egyptian leader of al-Qaeda after Osama bin Laden — an infamous bearer whose notoriety dominates the name's news presence (1951–2022) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

For Muslim families Ayman is a meaningful, traditional choice — 'blessed' — with a clean sound. Parents outside that tradition rarely use it, and should know its strongest media association before choosing it.

Worth knowing

• The name's most reported bearer internationally is Ayman al-Zawahiri; the association is unavoidable in news contexts.
• Transliteration varies (Ayman/Aiman/Eyman), so records may differ.