Ayan
Boy name · 106 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ayan: 106 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 17 births in 2025.
Of Indian origin, Ayan means "speed" or "path" in Sanskrit, and also appears as a masculine name in Turkish meaning "clear" or "evident." In Somali culture, it can mean "luck" or "good fortune," adding a cross-cultural richness. Famous bearers include Ayan Mukerji, an acclaimed Indian film director known for "Wake Up Sid" and "Brahmāstra," though the name is less common in Scotland. A notable variant is "Ayaan," which shares the same Sanskrit roots. The name gained subtle recognition in the West through the Somali-British author Ayaan Hirsi Ali, whose spellings differ but whose prominence brought the name family into broader view.
Boy 16 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202517 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #24317 babies
- Total births
- 106since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 73%vs prior 5y