Aamina vs Ayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aamina

Girl #5,988 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, faithful"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-n

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,988
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amina, Mina, Ami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ayan

Boy #874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian African Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#874
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aamina Rank #5,988
Ayan Rank #874

Ayan is more popular, ranked #874 vs #5988 for Aamina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aamina ___

  • Aamina Fatima
  • Aamina Zahra
  • Aamina Noor
  • Aamina Sara
  • Aamina Layla
  • Aamina Hana

Ayan ___

  • Ayan James
  • Ayan Michael
  • Ayan David
  • Ayan Thomas
  • Ayan Lee
  • Ayan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aamina

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Zainab Omar

If you choose Ayan

Zara Lena Omar Amir Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aamina or Ayan more popular?

Ayan is more popular, ranked #874 compared to Aamina at #5988 in the United States.

What do Aamina and Ayan mean?

Aamina means "trustworthy, faithful" (Arabic root a-m-n origin). Ayan means "gift of God" (Arabic origin).

Are Aamina and Ayan boy or girl names?

Aamina is primarily a girl name. Ayan is primarily a boy name.

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