Ayham

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How to Pronounce Ayham

Pronounced AY-hahm /ˈaɪ.hɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic ayham, 'brave, bold; one who plunges fearlessly into danger or the unknown'Medium

In 30 seconds: Brave; bold: Ayham is Arabic for 'brave; one who plunges into the unknown'. Strong, lyrical, and warm (said 'AY-hahm').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic ayham, 'brave, bold; one who plunges fearlessly into danger or the unknown'

U.S. rank (2024)#5669 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 435

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

Ayham comes from Arabic ayham, 'brave, bold, courageous; one who plunges fearlessly into danger or the unknown' (a poetic image of daring). A strong, lyrical name across the Arab world, especially the Levant (said 'AY-hahm').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, brave-and-bold at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Ayham means 'brave, bold; one who plunges fearlessly into danger or the unknown' in Arabic — a strong, lyrical name (said 'AY-hahm').

Overall data confidence 68%

Arabic references — ayham — etymology

Variations

AihamAyhem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayham mean?

Ayham is Arabic for 'brave, bold; one who plunges into the unknown'.

How do you pronounce Ayham?

It's said AY-hahm /ˈaɪ.hɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ayham a boy or girl name?

Ayham is a boy's name.

How popular is Ayham?

Ayham is a rare name in the U.S.