UK name, mostly girls
Aimen
A name of Arabic origin meaning "right-handed" or "fortunate".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 56 boys.
Aimen is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Aimen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 15 births.
This profile covers 149 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1999 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 151 living people in the UK are called Aimen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aimen ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 15 girls were registered as Aimen.
- • Aimen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #808 in 2017.
- • Aimen is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 151 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aimen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 72.7% of Aimen registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
15 births
Estimated living
151
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Aimen
In England and Wales birth records, Aimen has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 27.3% of registrations are for boys and 72.7% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Aimen registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2005 (6 births)
Aimen registered for girls
- Ranked #5,581 in 2021
- 3 girls registered in 2021
- Peak: 2011 (15 births)
Meaning
What does Aimen mean?
The name Aimen has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "amana" which means trust, security, or safety. The name is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD, when the Arabic language and culture flourished.
Historically, the name Aimen was primarily used by Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa. It gained popularity among Muslims as it carries a positive connotation associated with trust and reliability, which are highly valued virtues in Islamic teachings. However, the name's usage was not limited to any particular region or ethnicity within the Arabic-speaking world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aimen can be found in historical texts from the 9th century AD. During this period, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name Aimen, although specific details about their lives and accomplishments are scarce.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have carried the name Aimen. One of the most renowned was Aimen Al-Antaki, a renowned Muslim philosopher and theologian who lived in the 13th century AD. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and wrote extensively on topics such as logic, metaphysics, and ethics.
Another prominent individual with the name Aimen was Aimen Ibn Al-Haytham, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century AD. He is credited with making groundbreaking discoveries in the field of optics and is considered a pioneer in the study of light and vision.
In the realm of literature, Aimen Al-Hamadani was a celebrated Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century AD. His works, which encompassed various poetic forms and genres, were widely acclaimed and influential in shaping the literary landscape of his time.
Moving forward in history, Aimen Al-Zawahiri was a prominent figure in the 20th century. Born in 1951, he was an Egyptian physician and Islamic theologian who played a significant role in the formation of the militant organization Al-Qaeda. He served as a prominent leader and ideologue within the group, gaining notoriety for his radical views and involvement in numerous terrorist activities.
Lastly, Aimen Muneeb is a contemporary figure, born in 1973, who is a renowned Pakistani novelist and screenwriter. He has authored several critically acclaimed novels and has also contributed to the Pakistani entertainment industry through his screenwriting work for popular television series and films.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Aimen, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aimen over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aimen in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aimen, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aimen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aimen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4740 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2840 | 89 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3424 | 49 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Aimen is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aimen. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aimen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #808 in 2017.
Across the UK
Aimen in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#808 in 2017
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aimen
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aimen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aimen in the UK right now?
In 2021, Aimen was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aimen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 15 babies registered as Aimen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aimen?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "right-handed" or "fortunate".
How many people are called Aimen in the UK?
A total of 149 babies have been registered as Aimen across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Aimen most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aimen ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #808 in 2017. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.