Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Ayaana

Name: Popularity of the name Ayaana in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ayaana, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,427

Peak Rank

#5,661 (2017)

Total Babies

211

5-Yr Trend

-27%

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#5661

Peak Rank

211

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ayaana

Ayaana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 22 Ayaanas were born — ranking #5,661 that year. As of 2026, Ayaana ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 211 Ayaanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ayaana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ayaana is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ayaana

What does the name Ayaana mean?

Ayaana is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ayaana in 2026?

In 2026, Ayaana ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Ayaana most popular?

Ayaana reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #5,661 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ayaana most popular?

Ayaana has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ayaana.

Is Ayaana a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ayaana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ayaana?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ayaana include Kye, Sabrine, Mykell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ayaana

Ayaana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 211 births in the dataset. Ayaana's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #5,661. Use the chart and map above to compare Ayaana's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.