Ayaan

Meaning of Ayaan

Ayaan means "God's gift" or "reward". It can also signify a time or era.

Ayaan has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ayaan

Ayaan is climbing again, up to #465 in 2025 from #518 in 2024 after peaking at #460 in 2020.

Notable people named Ayaan

• Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  Somali-born activist, writer
• Ayaan Zubair Rahmani
  Indian child actor
• Ayaan Chawla
  Indian film director
• Ayaan Khan
  Indian Bollywood actor
• Ayaan Ali Bangash
  Indian classical musician

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Questions about the name Ayaan

What does the name Ayaan mean?

Ayaan means ayaan means "god's gift" or "reward". it can also signify a time or era, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ayaan a boy's or a girl's name?

Ayaan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ayaan?

In 2025, Ayaan ranked #465 for boys, up from #518 the year before.

When was Ayaan most popular?

Ayaan peaked at #460 in 2020.