Aiyon
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "an expression of wonder".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aiyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aiyon today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aiyon births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aiyon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aiyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,298
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Aiyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aiyon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aiyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aiyon
The name Aiyon is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East region during the first millennium BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Aramaic word "Ayyun," meaning "source of water" or "spring."
In the ancient Semitic cultures of the region, names often carried symbolic meanings related to nature, religion, or personal characteristics. The name Aiyon likely referred to the life-giving properties of water, which was a precious resource in the arid landscapes of the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aiyon can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism compiled between the 3rd and 6th centuries AD. The Talmud mentions an individual named Aiyon ben Pedath, who was a renowned scholar and sage during the Talmudic era.
Throughout history, the name Aiyon has been borne by several notable figures. In the 9th century AD, Aiyon al-Qalqashandi was an influential Arab philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry.
During the medieval period, Aiyon ibn Musa was a prominent poet and scholar from Cordoba, Spain, who lived in the 10th century. His poetry and writings on Islamic theology and philosophy were highly regarded in his time.
In the 12th century, Aiyon of Bascau was a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the crusades for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another notable figure with the name Aiyon was Aiyon ben Yaakov, a Jewish scholar and rabbi who lived in the 16th century in Safed, Palestine. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Kabbalah, a school of Jewish mysticism, and authored several influential works on the subject.
While the name Aiyon may have fallen out of common usage in recent times, its historical significance and connections to ancient cultures and religions make it a fascinating name with a rich heritage.
People
Aiyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aiyon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aiyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aiyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aiyon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aiyon a common name?
We classify Aiyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aiyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Aiyon was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aiyon is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aiyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aiyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aiyon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aiyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aiyon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aiyon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Aiyon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.