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Ayaz

Quick answerAyaz means "bright" or "clear" and derives from Persian/Turkic linguistic roots, with the Persian element "āyāz" relating to clarity and brightness.

Turkish · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,607
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2025
Syllables1
OriginTurkish
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish, Azerbaijani, Urdu
ReligionIslam
Letters4
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#82

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ayaz

Ayaz means "bright" or "clear" and derives from Persian/Turkic linguistic roots, with the Persian element "āyāz" relating to clarity and brightness.

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Etymology

Ayaz means "bright" or "clear" and derives from Persian/Turkic linguistic roots, with the Persian element "āyāz" relating to clarity and brightness. The name is used primarily in Persian, Turkish, and Islamic cultures, with historical significance including the famous Mamluk slave-general Ayaz of the Ghaznavid Empire and various Ottoman figures.

Ayaz currently ranks #2,607 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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