Ayaan is a name used by South Asian and Muslim families and is explained in more than one way: from the Sanskrit ayana it means "path" or "course", and in Arabic use it is often read as "gift of God". Its soft sound fits neatly beside American favorites such as Aiden and Ryan. Ayaan entered the US top 1000 in 2008, reached number 460 in 2020 and ranks number 465 in 2025.