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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 17
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).