Girl nameCurrently #1,174 in the USSteady
Ayanna
3 syllablesPeak year: 20036 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ayanna'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.
Ayanna's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ayanna |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 194 |
| 1972 | 343 |
| 1973 | 177 |
| 1974 | 120 |
| 1975 | 155 |
| 1976 | 124 |
| 1977 | 176 |
| 1978 | 129 |
| 1979 | 129 |
| 1980 | 109 |
| 1981 | 124 |
| 1982 | 112 |
| 1983 | 89 |
| 1984 | 62 |
| 1985 | 85 |
| 1986 | 63 |
| 1987 | 59 |
| 1988 | 63 |
| 1989 | 100 |
| 1990 | 112 |
| 1991 | 168 |
| 1992 | 209 |
| 1993 | 224 |
| 1994 | 312 |
| 1995 | 316 |
| 1996 | 337 |
| 1997 | 515 |
| 1998 | 574 |
| 1999 | 656 |
| 2000 | 656 |
| 2001 | 726 |
| 2002 | 596 |
| 2003 | 847 |
| 2004 | 634 |
| 2005 | 626 |
| 2006 | 573 |
| 2007 | 589 |
| 2008 | 530 |
| 2009 | 469 |
| 2010 | 483 |
| 2011 | 446 |
| 2012 | 369 |
| 2013 | 324 |
| 2014 | 302 |
| 2015 | 245 |
| 2016 | 244 |
| 2017 | 230 |
| 2018 | 228 |
| 2019 | 185 |
| 2020 | 204 |
| 2021 | 209 |
| 2022 | 201 |
| 2023 | 208 |
| 2024 | 203 |
Ayanna through the decades
- Ayanna peaked in 2003, when 847 babies were named Ayanna in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ayanna has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ayanna currently ranks #1,174 in the US and is holding steady.