Alyaan
Of Arabic origin, meaning "the high one" or "the most high".
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the first name Alyaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alyaan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alyaan births was 2016 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alyaan. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Alyaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
137
~ 1 in 2,501,856 Americans
Peak year
2016
22 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,758
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Alyaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alyaan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 83 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Alyaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alyaan 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 Alyaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alyaans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alyaan
The name Alyaan originates from the Arabic language and has roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "ala," which means "high" or "elevated," and the word "yan," which means "source" or "fountain." Together, the name Alyaan can be interpreted as "elevated source" or "high fountain."
In the early days of Islam, the name Alyaan was closely associated with Islamic culture and tradition. While there are no direct references to the name in the Quran or other religious scriptures, it was commonly used among Arabic-speaking communities during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alyaan can be found in historical records from the 10th century. Alyaan ibn Abi al-Hasan, a renowned Islamic scholar and physician, lived during this time and made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy.
Throughout the centuries, the name Alyaan has been carried by various notable figures across the Arab world. In the 12th century, Alyaan al-Andalusi was a renowned poet and philosopher from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). His works have been widely studied and celebrated for their literary merit.
During the 14th century, Alyaan al-Qalqashandi was an Egyptian scholar and historian who authored several influential works on the administrative and cultural aspects of the Mamluk Sultanate. His writings provide valuable insights into the social and political dynamics of that era.
In more recent times, Alyaan Shukri was a prominent Syrian writer and journalist who lived from 1910 to 1989. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his advocacy for Arab nationalism and unity.
Another notable figure was Alyaan al-Qasimi, a Kuwaiti politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Kuwait from 1978 to 1980. He played a crucial role in shaping Kuwait's foreign policy during a period of regional tensions.
While the name Alyaan has its roots in Arabic culture and history, it has since gained popularity beyond the Arab world. Individuals from various backgrounds and ethnicities have adopted the name, preserving its rich heritage while adding their own unique stories and experiences.
People
Alyaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alyaan 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
Alyaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alyaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 137 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alyaan 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 2,501,856 US residents.
Is Alyaan a common name?
We classify Alyaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alyaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Alyaan was 2016, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alyaan is about 8 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 Alyaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alyaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alyaan 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 Alyaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alyaan 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 Alyaan 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 Americans are named Alyaan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.