Will my child share the name Ayaan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 440 UK babies named Ayaan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ayaan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ayaan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ayaan is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 4412 places over the last five years to #123 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Ayaan popular in the US as well as the UK?

Ayaan is more popular in the UK (#123) than in the US (#518). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Ayaan a popular baby name in the United States?

Ayaan ranks #518 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #123

Ayaan

Ayaan sits comfortably in the UK charts at #123 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2024

#123

US Rank #518

About the Name Ayaan

Ayaan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 4412 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #104 in 2014 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Ayaan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it sits at #518 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.