UK girl's name
Ayrin
Of Old Persian origin, meaning "honorable and noble-hearted flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ayrin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ayrin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3533, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 6 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2020 to 2022. 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.
Ayrin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Ayrin. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ayrin ranked #3533 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 6 girls were registered as Ayrin.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayrin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3533
2022
Births in 2022
6
Latest year
Peak year
2022
6 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Ayrin mean?
The given name Ayrin has its origins in the ancient Persian language, which was spoken in regions that now encompass modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. The name can be traced back to the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. Ayrin is derived from the Persian word "ayr," which means "noble" or "honorable."
The name Ayrin first gained prominence in the Middle Ages, when it was commonly used among the nobility and aristocracy of the Persian Empire. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Shahnameh," an epic poem written by the celebrated Persian poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century AD. The poem mentions a character named Ayrin, who was a brave warrior and a loyal companion to the legendary Persian hero, Rostam.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ayrin. One of the most famous was Ayrin ibn Abi Bakr (1050 - 1124), a renowned Persian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. Another notable figure was Ayrin al-Isfahani (1088 - 1165), a celebrated Persian poet and writer who was highly regarded for his mastery of the Arabic and Persian languages.
In the 13th century, Ayrin Khwarazmi (1210 - 1285) was a prominent Persian mathematician and astronomer who made groundbreaking contributions to the development of algebra and trigonometry. His works were widely studied and admired across the Islamic world and Europe.
During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from the 16th to the 18th century, the name Ayrin gained further popularity. One notable figure from this period was Ayrin Khan (1530 - 1591), a skilled military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Safavid Empire.
Another remarkable individual who bore the name Ayrin was Ayrin Beg (1685 - 1756), a Persian calligrapher and artist who was renowned for his exceptional skill and mastery of the art form. His works are considered among the finest examples of Persian calligraphy and are displayed in museums and collections around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ayrin over time
The chart below shows babies named Ayrin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ayrin, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayrin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayrin 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 | #4234 | 14 | 3 |
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FAQ
Ayrin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ayrin in the UK right now?
In 2022, Ayrin was ranked #3533 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Ayrin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 6 babies registered as Ayrin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ayrin?
Of Old Persian origin, meaning "honorable and noble-hearted flower".
How many people are called Ayrin in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Ayrin across the 3 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.