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UK name, mostly boys

Aymen

Of Arabic origin, meaning trustworthy, faithful or blessed.

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.

Aymen is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Aymen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1517, with 17 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 21 births.

This profile covers 395 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 81% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 395 living people in the UK are called Aymen. 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

  • Aymen ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 17 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 21 boys were registered as Aymen.
  • Aymen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #410 in 1999.
  • About 395 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aymen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 88.8% of Aymen registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1517

2024

Births in 2024

17

Latest year

Peak year

2005

21 births

Estimated living

395

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Aymen

In England and Wales birth records, Aymen has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 88.8% of registrations are for boys and 11.2% 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.

89% boys
Boys395 (88.8%)Girls50 (11.2%)

Aymen registered for boys

  • Ranked #1,517 in 2024
  • 17 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2005 (21 births)

Aymen registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,686 in 2019
  • 4 girls registered in 2019
  • Peak: 2005 (6 births)

Meaning

What does Aymen mean?

The name Aymen is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word "Ayman," which means "right hand" or "fortunate." The name has been in use for centuries, particularly in the Middle Eastern and North African regions.

The earliest recorded use of the name Aymen dates back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a popular name among Arab scholars, poets, and philosophers. One of the earliest known figures with this name was Aymen al-Asadi, a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 7th century.

In Islamic tradition, the name Aymen is associated with the concept of righteousness and blessings. The right hand is considered a symbol of honor, strength, and virtue in many cultures, including Arabic and Islamic cultures.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aymen. One of the most famous was Aymen al-Ghazzali, a prominent Islamic philosopher, theologian, and mystic who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. His works, such as "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," had a profound impact on Islamic thought and spirituality.

Another influential figure named Aymen was Aymen al-Mutanabbi, a legendary Arab poet who lived from 915 to 965 CE. He is considered one of the greatest poets in the Arabic language and is renowned for his eloquent and powerful verses.

In the 12th century, Aymen al-Jawhari was a renowned Arabic lexicographer and philologist. His seminal work, "Al-Sihah fi al-Lughah" (The Correct in Language), is a comprehensive Arabic dictionary that became a standard reference for centuries.

In more recent times, Aymen Nour was an Egyptian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the country's political landscape in the early 21st century. He was a leading figure in the opposition movement against the regime of Hosni Mubarak.

Another notable figure named Aymen is Aymen Abdennour, a professional football player from Tunisia who has represented his country in international competitions and played for several European clubs.

The name Aymen has maintained its popularity across the Arab world and among Arabic-speaking communities worldwide. Its deep-rooted cultural and historical significance, combined with its positive connotations, make it a name that continues to be cherished and passed down through generations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aymen over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aymen 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 Aymen, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 17 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
07142027199620102024

Decades

Aymen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aymen 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 #1611 75 5
2010s #1426 174 10
2000s #1394 135 10
1990s #2620 11 3

Geography

Where Aymen is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aymen. 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.

Aymen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #410 in 1999.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Aymen in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#410 in 1999

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Aymen

FAQ

Aymen: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aymen in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aymen was ranked #1517 for boys in England and Wales, with 17 births registered.

When was Aymen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 21 babies registered as Aymen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aymen?

Of Arabic origin, meaning trustworthy, faithful or blessed.

How many people are called Aymen in the UK?

A total of 395 babies have been registered as Aymen across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Aymen most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Aymen ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #410 in 1999. 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.