Aiman
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aiman: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2018.
Aiman has roots in both Arabic and Irish traditions. Most commonly, it is a variant of the Arabic name Ayman, meaning "blessed" or "righteous," deriving from the root y-m-n, which also gives us "yamin" (right hand) – a symbol of strength and good fortune. In an Irish context, Aiman can be an anglicised form of Éamonn, itself from the Old English Ēadmund, meaning "rich protector." This dual heritage makes the name appealing across cultures. While no famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name has gained popularity in modern Scotland as a gender-neutral choice, particularly among families with South Asian or Irish connections. Its spelling variant Ayman is more common in the Arab world, while Aiman is the preferred form in Urdu-speaking communities.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20184 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #6804 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y