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Ayaan is a masculine name used in Hindi. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Sanskrit अयान (ayāna) meaning ‘not moving, natural disposition’ or अयन (ayana) meaning ‘path, progress’." It ranked #465 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Sanskrit अयान (ayāna) meaning ‘not moving, natural disposition’ or अयन (ayana) meaning ‘path, progress’. The entry lists its usage as Hindi.
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Popularity
Ayaan ranked #465 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #465 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayaan mean?
Ayaan means "not moving, natural disposition", according to Behind the Name.
Is Ayaan a popular name?
Ayaan ranked #465 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ayaan a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ayaan appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ayaan (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
