GirlJapanese origin

Ayame: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means iris flower, a graceful bloom of purple beauty.

Origin
Japanese
Syllables
3
Current rank
#9567
Peak
#4439 in 1920

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1918: #488019181920: #443919202000: #1194820002005: #839720052010: #930520102015: #805720152020: #95672020#1#11948

What Ayame Means

Ayame is a girl name of Japanese origin. Means iris flower, a graceful bloom of purple beauty.

How Popular Ayame Is

Ayame currently ranks #9567 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4439 in 1920. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Ayame

  • Ayame is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Ayame is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
  • Part of the charming botanical name trend.

Names Like Ayame

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Sibling Names for Ayame

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Questions About Ayame

What does Ayame mean?

Ayame is a girl name of Japanese origin. Means iris flower, a graceful bloom of purple beauty.

How popular is Ayame?

Ayame currently ranks #9567 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4439 in 1920. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Ayame come from?

Ayame comes from Japanese roots. Ayame is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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