Ayham
Meaningbrave, fearless · Arabic
Ayham is an Arabic boy name meaning “brave, fearless”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ayham would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationAyham peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ayham you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ayham would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 85,470 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAyham first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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About the name Ayham
Ayham is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “brave, fearless”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Ayham
What does the name Ayham mean?
Ayham means “brave, fearless” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “brave” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Wyatt (“brave in war”), Everett (“brave as a boar”), Leonardo (“brave as a lion”) and Richard (“brave ruler”).
What is the origin of the name Ayham?
Ayham is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Ayham a boy or girl name?
Ayham is a boy name. In 2025, 20 US boys were named Ayham.
How popular is the name Ayham?
Ayham ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #3,373. Over the last five years it has slipped 939 places.
What names are similar to Ayham?
If you like Ayham, you might also like Wyatt, Everett, Leonardo and Richard.
What should I know before naming my baby Ayham?
Ayham is an Arabic boy name meaning “brave, fearless”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.