UK name, mostly boys
Ayman
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "right-handed" or "lucky".
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.
Ayman is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Ayman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #233, with 209 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 209 births.
This profile covers 2,551 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
Ayman is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 2,564 living people in the UK are called Ayman. 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
- • Ayman ranked #233 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 209 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 209 boys were registered as Ayman.
- • Ayman ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #395 in 2023.
- • About 2,564 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 92.9% of Ayman registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#233
2024
Births in 2024
209
Latest year
Peak year
2024
209 births
Estimated living
2,564
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Ayman
In England and Wales birth records, Ayman has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 92.9% of registrations are for boys and 7.1% 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.
Ayman registered for boys
- Ranked #233 in 2024
- 209 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (209 births)
Ayman registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2003 (14 births)
Meaning
What does Ayman mean?
The name Ayman is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "yman" which means "right hand" or "blessing." It emerged in the Middle Eastern region during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
In pre-Islamic Arabia, the right hand was considered a symbol of strength, power, and good fortune. The name Ayman was likely chosen to reflect these positive connotations, signifying a person who is trustworthy, capable, and blessed.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ayman can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned as a reference to the "People of the Right Hand," who are destined for paradise and salvation.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ayman. One of the earliest was Ayman ibn Ubaid (c. 600-670), a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam. He is known for his bravery and loyalty during the early days of the Islamic faith.
In the 9th century, Ayman al-Attar (789-865) was a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with introducing the concept of sine and cosine functions.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, Ayman ibn Abi al-Alaa (886-944) was a celebrated poet and literary figure. His works were widely admired for their eloquence and depth, and he was considered one of the most influential poets of his time.
In the modern era, Ayman al-Zawahiri (born 1951) is a prominent figure, albeit a controversial one. He is the current leader of the militant Islamist organization al-Qaeda, having taken over after the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011.
Another notable figure is Ayman Nour (born 1964), an Egyptian politician and lawyer who founded the liberal Al-Ghad party. He ran for president in 2005 and was briefly imprisoned for his political activities, becoming a symbol of the struggle for democracy in Egypt.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Ayman, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and significance within the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ayman over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Ayman 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 Ayman, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 209 births in 2024, compared with 209 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayman 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 | #331 | 714 | 5 |
| 2010s | #402 | 1,035 | 10 |
| 2000s | #429 | 714 | 10 |
| 1990s | #786 | 88 | 4 |
Geography
Where Ayman is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Ayman. 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.
Ayman ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #395 in 2023.
Across the UK
Ayman in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#535 in 2024
7 years of NRS records, 27 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#395 in 2023
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Ayman
- Alfie 86,546
- 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
Ayman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ayman in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ayman was ranked #233 for boys in England and Wales, with 209 births registered.
When was Ayman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 209 babies registered as Ayman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ayman?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "right-handed" or "lucky".
How many people are called Ayman in the UK?
A total of 2,551 babies have been registered as Ayman across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 27 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Ayman most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Ayman ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #395 in 2023. 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.