Ayres
Pronunciation: [ EHRZ ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ayres first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 31 babies have been named Ayres in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ayres is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #16,298 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,298
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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"command, edict, royal decree"
#16,292 in US
Greek kleos origin
"renowned, famous"
#16,281 in US
Latin/Greek origin
"venerable; from the revered city"
#16,477 in US
Biblical Hebrew origin
"worshiper of Yahweh"
#16,106 in US
Old Northern French origin
"wharf, landing place"
#16,372 in US
Arabic origin
"The God, The Divine"
#16,299 in US
Sanskrit origin
"dependent upon, sheltered"
#16,350 in US
Tamil origin
"happiness, joy, bliss"
#16,330 in US
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About the Name Ayres
Ayres is a boy name .
Ayres is currently ranked #16,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ayres include Ayr, Ayy, and Ayrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis