Jay vs Ayaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's gift"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim South Asian Arabic East African Somali

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Jay Rank #397

Ayaan Rank #519

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #519 for Ayaan.

Is Jay or Ayaan more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Ayaan at #519 in the United States.

What do Jay and Ayaan mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Ayaan means "God's gift" (Arabic origin).

Are Jay and Ayaan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Ayaan is primarily a boy name.