Ayame

Meaning of Ayame

As a female given name, Ayame originates from the Japanese lexicon, signifying the iris flower—a motif historically imbued with connotations of purity and protection in classical Heian-era literature. The name’s phonological structure—realized as /a.ja.me/—comprises a tri-syllabic CV.CV.CV pattern that supports straightforward articulation within both Japanese and English phonetic systems. Analysis of United States Social Security Administration data from 1918 through 2024 indicates that Ayame has maintained a low-frequency yet persistent presence: annual occurrences have ranged from five to nineteen newborns, with corresponding popularity rankings oscillating between approximately 590 in the early twentieth century and the mid-900s over the past decade. Rather than exhibiting marked volatility, these figures demonstrate moderate stabilization, suggesting the name’s enduring but niche appeal. For parents seeking a lexically transparent, semantically rich appellation that bridges East Asian heritage and Anglo-American naming conventions, Ayame offers a technically sound and culturally resonant choice.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as ah-YAH-meh (/a.ja.me/)

• Ayumi
• Ayaka
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• Ayane