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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ain — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aimy|Aina
CelticGirl→ Stable

Ain

AYN · 1 syllables

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Girl
#15314
→ Stable
#15314
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#15314 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152024

Rank #15314 · Rising since 2015

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Ain

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #15314

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
33 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticOld Irish1-syllableNatureShortRareRisingGrounded
Character
sharp perceptionkeen insightfocused determinationindependent spiritdirect truth-seeking
STRONG
High confidence

Ain is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #15314 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#15314 · very rare
Ain at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'brightness' or 'radiance'. Also connected to áin, referring to splendor or magnificence in ancient Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#15314 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AineAynIan◈EoinSain
Similar Style
Rowan◈Soren◈CianFynn◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ain
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ain · Overview
Summary

Ain is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #15314 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature character
Ain carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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