Meaning and history
Ayman is an Arabic masculine name derived from a word associated with the right-hand side and, by extension, being fortunate, blessed, or auspicious. In Arabic cultural and religious language, the right side commonly carries favourable symbolism. The name is widely used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities, with Aiman as another transliteration. Notable bearers include Egyptian-American journalist Ayman Mohyeldin and Egyptian film director Ayman Makram.
20062006: 77 births, rank #1,790
2007: 92 births, rank #1,658
2008: 70 births, rank #2,001
2009: 65 births, rank #2,099
2010: 85 births, rank #1,760
20112011: 72 births, rank #1,927
2012: 85 births, rank #1,756
2013: 75 births, rank #1,878
2014: 83 births, rank #1,794
2015: 77 births, rank #1,895
20162016: 75 births, rank #1,936
2017: 93 births, rank #1,695
2018: 111 births, rank #1,530
2019: 130 births, rank #1,372
2020: 112 births, rank #1,503
20212021: 124 births, rank #1,454
2022: 147 births, rank #1,296
2023: 160 births, rank #1,230
2024: 175 births, rank #1,181
20252025: 196 births, rank #1,095
In 2025, 196 babies were recorded with the name Ayman, ranking #1,095 among boys.