Derived from Arabic, the name Ayaan means 'gracious' or 'beautiful'. It is often used as a unisex name but is more commonly given to females. The name's popularity has grown steadily in recent years, particularly in Western countries where it is seen as distinctive yet approachable.
"Ayaan saw a notable rise in popularity between 2008 and 2009, with births nearly tripling from 11 to 34. However, it has since become less common, with the most recent years showing fluctuations between 6 and 15 births annually."