Ayan
Boy name · Sanskrit · pronounced uh-YAHN
Verified name
What does Ayan mean?
Path, procession, solar path
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 618 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 201 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ay
Variant: Ayaan
Related: Ayaan
Using Ayan across cultures
Short and melodic, with independent Arabic roots.
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