Girl nameCurrently #1,107 in the USSteady
Ayana
3 syllablesPeak year: 20065 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ayana's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ayana's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ayana |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 91 |
| 1973 | 89 |
| 1974 | 102 |
| 1975 | 147 |
| 1976 | 187 |
| 1977 | 139 |
| 1978 | 116 |
| 1979 | 107 |
| 1980 | 119 |
| 1981 | 109 |
| 1982 | 92 |
| 1983 | 91 |
| 1984 | 69 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 68 |
| 1987 | 74 |
| 1988 | 79 |
| 1989 | 151 |
| 1990 | 172 |
| 1991 | 208 |
| 1992 | 211 |
| 1993 | 265 |
| 1994 | 276 |
| 1995 | 278 |
| 1996 | 247 |
| 1997 | 251 |
| 1998 | 305 |
| 1999 | 298 |
| 2000 | 336 |
| 2001 | 385 |
| 2002 | 367 |
| 2003 | 369 |
| 2004 | 364 |
| 2005 | 382 |
| 2006 | 405 |
| 2007 | 359 |
| 2008 | 350 |
| 2009 | 360 |
| 2010 | 351 |
| 2011 | 298 |
| 2012 | 304 |
| 2013 | 261 |
| 2014 | 251 |
| 2015 | 256 |
| 2016 | 278 |
| 2017 | 225 |
| 2018 | 245 |
| 2019 | 202 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 221 |
| 2022 | 234 |
| 2023 | 249 |
| 2024 | 220 |
Ayana through the decades
- Ayana peaked in 2006, when 405 babies were named Ayana in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ayana has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ayana currently ranks #1,107 in the US and is holding steady.