UK boy's name
Aymaan
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aymaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aymaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 10 births.
This profile covers 96 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 95 living people in the UK are called Aymaan. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aymaan ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 10 boys were registered as Aymaan.
- • About 95 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aymaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
10 births
Estimated living
95
2026
Meaning
What does Aymaan mean?
The name Aymaan has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the root word "amn," which means security, safety, or trust. The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, possibly dating back to the pre-Islamic era in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Aymaan can be found in classical Arabic literature, where it was used as a descriptive term for someone who was trustworthy and reliable. In Islamic tradition, the name is associated with the concept of faith and belief, as it is mentioned in the Quran as a characteristic of true believers.
The first recorded instance of Aymaan as a personal name dates back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic era. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Aymaan ibn Khuzaymah, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned scholar of hadith (prophetic traditions).
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aymaan. One of the most famous was Aymaan al-Awadi (1332-1392), a renowned Arab poet and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His poetic works, which explore themes of love, spirituality, and wisdom, have been celebrated for their depth and eloquence.
Another notable bearer of the name was Aymaan al-Hadrami (1564-1638), an influential Sufi scholar and mystic from Yemen. His writings on Islamic spirituality and ethics have had a profound impact on the Sufi traditions of the region.
In more recent times, Aymaan Zawahiri (born 1951) is a prominent figure who bears this name. He is an Egyptian-born militant and the current leader of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda.
Additionally, Aymaan Sayyid Nabil (1935-2022) was an Egyptian writer and novelist known for his works exploring social and political themes in modern Egypt.
Over the centuries, the name Aymaan has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, mystics, and leaders, reflecting its enduring popularity and significance within the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aymaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Aymaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Aymaan, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aymaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aymaan 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 | #3178 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3399 | 44 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3180 | 27 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Aymaan
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- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aymaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aymaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aymaan was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Aymaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 10 babies registered as Aymaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aymaan?
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy".
How many people are called Aymaan in the UK?
A total of 96 babies have been registered as Aymaan across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.