Ayman is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ayman in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#4844
About the Name Ayman
Ayman has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 309 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #366 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ayman is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ayman
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Ayman per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ayman in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ayman has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 309 places in the last five years. Its peak was #366 in 2022. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Ayman is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Ayman include: Ayman Odeh — Ayman Aadil Odeh is an Arab Israeli lawyer and politician.; Ayman Mohamed Hussein — Ayman Mohamed Hussein is a Somali footballer who plays as a defender for Midnimo.; Ayman Hefny — Ayman Hefny is an Egyptian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Egyptian Premier League club Zamalek and the Egypt national team..
Ayman does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Aymans in the wild.
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UK babies named Ayman (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 309 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ayman
Likely around 1 other Ayman in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Ayman
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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