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Ayame
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Pronounced ah-YAH-meh /ɑˈjɑ.mɛ/Medium
Meaning: From the Japanese ayame, 'an iris' (the flower) — a symbol of grace and good newsLow
In 30 seconds: Iris (the flower): Ayame is Japanese. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-YAH-meh').
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese ayame, 'an iris' (the flower) — a symbol of grace and good news
U.S. rank (2025)#7538 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 333
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ayame comes from the Japanese ayame, 'an iris' (the flower) — a symbol of grace and good news. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-YAH-meh').
In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, an-iris at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Ayame means 'an iris' (the flower) in Japanese — a symbol of grace and good news — lyrical and classic (said 'ah-YAH-meh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ayame — Japanese etymology
Variations
Ayame
Nicknames
Aya
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ayame mean?
Ayame is Japanese for 'an iris' (the flower).
How do you pronounce Ayame?
It's said ah-YAH-meh /ɑˈjɑ.mɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ayame a boy or girl name?
Ayame is a girl's name.
How popular is Ayame?
Ayame is a very rare name in the U.S.