Ayyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-yahn /ˈɑ.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic, variously 'a gift of God' and 'ayyam, 'days; an era/time'; also a form of Ayaan; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A gift of God; days/an era: Ayyan is Arabic. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-yahn').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic, variously 'a gift of God' and 'ayyam, 'days; an era/time'; also a form of Ayaan; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9047 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 204

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

Ayyan comes from the Arabic, variously 'a gift of God' and 'ayyam, 'days; an era/time'; also a form of Ayaan (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-yahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and South Asian families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ayyan is Arabic, variously 'a gift of God' and 'days; an era' (also a form of Ayaan) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-yahn').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Ayyan — Arabic; routes layered

Variations

AyaanAyanAayan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayyan mean?

Ayyan is Arabic, variously 'a gift of God' and 'days; an era' (also a form of Ayaan); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ayyan?

It's said AH-yahn /.jn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ayyan a boy or girl name?

Ayyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Ayyan?

Ayyan is a very rare name in the U.S.