Ayman is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #277 in 2023 with 169 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 209 births ranking #233. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,107.1%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,637 boys born was named Ayman. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Ayman is an Arabic name often explained as meaning "blessed", "fortunate", or "right-handed". The different shades of meaning all connect with positive traditional associations in Arabic.
The name has long been used across Arabic-speaking communities and in wider Muslim naming. Its appeal comes from both its pleasant sound and its favourable meaning.