An estimated 8,824 living Americans are named Ayaan.
How rare is Ayaan?
Ayaan is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 664 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Ayaan?
The median age of a living American named Ayaan is approximately 8 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 13 years old.
Is Ayaan still popular?
Yes. Ayaan is holding steady, with 664 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ayaan most common?
Ayaan has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 4.0× more often than the national baseline.
2000Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
664
All-time
8,903
Diaspora map
Ayaan spread fast — broke out in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia (2020) and ran high in 10 states within a decade.
Broke out: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia, 2020 · over-represented in 10 states over 0 years
