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Ayman
BoyArabic· “right-handed, blessed, lucky”
- Meaning
- right-handed, blessed, lucky
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- AY-mahn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,095
- US babies 2025
- 196
- Best rank
- #1,095 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Ayman
Ayman is an Arabic name that means “right-handed, blessed, lucky”.
Ayman is an Arabic name meaning right-handed, blessed or lucky. In Arabic tradition the right side is associated with good fortune and blessing, and the name shares its root with words for prosperity and auspiciousness. It has long been a familiar given name across the Arab world and in wider Muslim communities. The name is simple to spell and pronounce in English, usually AY-man, which makes it practical for families living between languages. Its tone is traditional without feeling old-fashioned. For parents who want a meaningful Arabic name with a hopeful sense of good luck, Ayman is a steady and well-established choice.
Popularity over time
Ayman first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,095, and its highest count, 196 babies. Use has grown 154% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,531 in 1980, #2,051 in 2000, #1,760 in 2010, and #1,095 in 2025. Of the 2,880 US boys named Ayman since records began, 32% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 886 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Rami, Gio, Tylan, Lyam, and Avyan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ayman ranked highest in Minnesota, New York, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #149 | 43 |
| New York | #586 | 26 |
| Washington | #640 | 10 |
| Ohio | #652 | 14 |
| Michigan | #680 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Ayman over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Ayman is usually pronounced AY-mahn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Ayman
A few middle names that flow with Ayman: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ayman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayman mean?
Ayman is an Arabic name that means “right-handed, blessed, lucky”.
What is the origin of the name Ayman?
Ayman has Arabic roots. Ayman is an Arabic name meaning right-handed, blessed or lucky.
Is Ayman a popular name?
Not especially. Ayman ranked #1,095 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ayman a boy or girl name?
Ayman is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Ayman over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Ayman?
Ayman is usually pronounced AY-mahn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings