boy's name
Ayman
AY-man
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 11,210
France
#331
2025 births
Ayman is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 202 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Ayman is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 260 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 3,803 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ayman Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 1,440 |
| 2010s | 1,805 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 755 |
How Popular Is Ayman?
In 2025, Ayman was given to 155 babies in France, ranking #331 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Ayman Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Ayman Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Aymân | Aymân is a rare spelling of Ayman, written with a circumflex and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ayman
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ayman Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ayman over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ayman
- Pronunciation AY-man
Sibling Names for Ayman
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ayman — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ayman
How popular is the name Ayman?
In 2025, Ayman was given to 155 babies in France, ranking #331 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Ayman a girl's or a boy's name?
Ayman is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ayman?
Ayman has 2 syllables.
When was Ayman most popular?
Ayman peaked in 2012, when 260 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ayman a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ayman currently ranks #242 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.