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Ayan
BoyMeaning of Ayan: Indian: 'path' or 'sun's movement'
Ayan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 742nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 200th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#742
361 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#200
251 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
4,942
First recorded 1975 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
83% boys · 17% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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