UK boy's name
Eymen
A masculine Turkish name derived from Arabic meaning "faith" or "trust".
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.
Eymen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eymen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1675, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 18 births.
This profile covers 155 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2010 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 154 living people in the UK are called Eymen. 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
- • Eymen ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 18 boys were registered as Eymen.
- • About 154 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eymen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1675
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2018
18 births
Estimated living
154
2026
Meaning
What does Eymen mean?
The given name Eymen has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic root word "ayn," which means "eye" or "spring of water." The name is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.
In Arabic culture, names often carry significant meanings and symbolism. The name Eymen may have been associated with concepts such as vision, clarity, or purity, referring to the idea of a spring or fountain of fresh water. It could also be related to the concept of spiritual insight or enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eymen can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the medieval period. For example, the 9th-century historian Al-Tabari mentioned an individual named Eymen ibn Khurshid, who was a prominent military commander during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eymen. One such person was Eymen al-Awadi (1668-1743), a renowned poet and scholar from Yemen who contributed significantly to Arabic literature. Another was Eymen al-Zawahiri (1951-2022), an Egyptian cleric who served as the leader of the militant Islamist organization Al-Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden.
In the realm of sports, Eymen Hossam (born 1994) is an Egyptian professional footballer who currently plays for Al-Ahly SC, one of the most successful clubs in Africa. Eymen Batur (born 1995) is a Turkish YouTuber and social media personality known for his comedic content and large online following.
Additionally, Eymen Demirok (born 1977) is a Turkish-German actor and filmmaker who has appeared in numerous television shows and movies, both in Turkey and internationally. His notable works include the award-winning film "Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland" (2011).
It is important to note that while the name Eymen has its roots in Arabic culture, it has gained popularity and usage across various regions and communities over time, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eymen over time
The chart below shows babies named Eymen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Eymen, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eymen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eymen 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 | #1865 | 63 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2627 | 92 | 10 |
Related
Names similar to Eymen
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eymen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eymen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eymen was ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Eymen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 18 babies registered as Eymen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eymen?
A masculine Turkish name derived from Arabic meaning "faith" or "trust".
How many people are called Eymen in the UK?
A total of 155 babies have been registered as Eymen across the 15 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.