Ayan

Meaning of Ayan

In Sanskrit, Ayan means "movement" or "path." In Arabic, it can mean "good luck" or "era."

Ayan has Sanskrit/Arabic roots — browse every Sanskrit/Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ayan

Ayan is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #762 in 2025 from #998 in 2014.

Notable people named Ayan

• Ayan Mukerji
  Indian film director
• Ayan Broomfield
  Canadian tennis player
• Ayan Sen
  Indian classical musician
• Ayan Qureshi
  Youngest certified computer specialist
• Ayan Sadakov
  Russian football player

Questions about the name Ayan

What does the name Ayan mean?

Ayan means in sanskrit, ayan means "movement" or "path." in arabic, it can mean "good luck" or "era.", and it comes from Sanskrit/Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ayan?

In 2025, Ayan ranked #762 for boys, up from #871 the year before.

When was Ayan most popular?

Ayan peaked at #762 in 2025.