Ayame
Meaningiris flower · Japanese
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,398 in 1920
14 babies were named Ayame in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,055 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ayame you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ayame, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ayame would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAyame first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1920, when it reached #4,398.
- Then vs nowAyame is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 114,943.
- TrendAyame has climbed 2,055 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Japanese, Ayame means “iris flower”.
About the name Ayame
Ayame is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “iris flower”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ame”. US birth records list Ayame for girls from 1918 to 2025, in 31 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #4,398 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.3 | 229,885 girls |
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 147,275 girls |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 152,439 girls |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 147,420 girls |
More Japanese girl names
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Girl name: Ori · my light
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Hinata · sunny place
- Unisex name: Yuki · snow
Questions about the name Ayame
What does the name Ayame mean?
Ayame means “iris flower” in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Ayame?
Ayame has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Akira, Sora, Terra.
Is Ayame a boy or girl name?
Ayame is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ayame?
Ayame ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#4,398).