Ayman

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-mun /ˈeɪ.mən/High

Meaning: Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — a position of honor)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name meaning 'blessed,' 'lucky,' or 'on the right side' — a position of honor in Arabic culture. The right hand is associated with blessings and good fortune across Semitic traditions.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningBlessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — a position of honor)

U.S. rank (2024)#1180 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births175 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,684

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

Ayman is from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right side). The Arabic root y-m-n (right hand, south, blessing) appears in Yemen's name (the land to the right/south of the Arabian heartland) and in many personal names.

Ayman is widely used in Arab and Muslim communities. It ranked #1180 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? In Arabic culture, the right side (yamin) is considered auspicious and honorable — the same root that gives Ayman its meaning. The custom of favoring the right hand in eating, greeting, and prayer reflects this ancient symbolic association.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Ayman — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AimenAeiman

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Ayman Mohyeldin (1979-)
American broadcast journalist and news anchor
★Ayman Nour (1964-)
Egyptian politician and opposition figure
★Ayman al-Zawahiri (1951-2022)
Egyptian-born leader of the al-Qaeda militant network

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayman mean?

Ayman means 'blessed,' 'lucky,' or 'on the right side' (a position of honor in Arabic culture), from Arabic ayman.

How do you pronounce Ayman?

It's said AY-mun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ayman a boy or girl name?

Ayman is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Ayman?

Ayman ranked #1180 for U.S. boys in 2024.