Ayanna
Ayanna is a girl's name of African origin.
Meaning
Beautiful flower, blossom, or innocent.
Origin and history
Ayanna is a feminine given name of African origin, often associated with meanings like 'beautiful flower' or 'innocent'. It gained significant popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today it remains a steady and well-recognized choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
16,326 babies in the United States have been named Ayanna since 1880. It ranks #1200 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1105.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.9 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,547 |
| 1980-1990 | 866 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,423 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,246 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,058 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,186 |
Famous people named Ayanna
- Ayanna Pressley: Politician, Representative
- Ayanna Howard: Roboticist, Academic
Nicknames
Aya, Yanni
Fun facts
- Ayanna saw a noticeable surge in usage in the United States beginning in the 1970s and 1990s.
- In several East African linguistic traditions, the root of the name relates to flowers or blooming plants.