Ayaana
An Indian feminine given name meaning "prosperous" or "successful" in Hindi.
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the first name Ayaana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ayaana today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ayaana births was 2017 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ayaana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ayaana with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
209
~ 1 in 1,639,973 Americans
Peak year
2017
22 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,650
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Ayaana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ayaana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 126 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ayaana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayaana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ayaana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ayaanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ayaana
The name Ayaana has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from ancient India. It is believed to have derived from the word "Ayana," which means "journey" or "path." This suggests that the name may have been associated with spiritual or philosophical concepts related to the journey of life or the path to enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ayaana can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Ayaana was the name of a sage who was known for his wisdom and spiritual teachings. This association with a revered figure in Hindu mythology lends a sense of reverence and significance to the name.
During the medieval period, the name Ayaana gained popularity among certain communities in India. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Ayaana Devi, a 16th-century queen and warrior from the Rajput clan of Rajasthan. She was renowned for her bravery and leadership skills, and her legacy has been celebrated in various folk tales and poems.
In the 18th century, Ayaana Bhatta was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from Bengal. He made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and linguistics, authoring several influential works that are still studied and revered today.
Moving forward in time, Ayaana Kant was a pioneering Indian mathematician who lived in the early 20th century. She was one of the first women in India to pursue advanced studies in mathematics and made notable contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Another prominent figure with the name Ayaana was Ayaana Puri, a celebrated Indian classical dancer who lived during the mid-20th century. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the ancient dance form of Odissi, and her performances were widely acclaimed both nationally and internationally.
While the name Ayaana has its origins in India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world. The name's association with concepts of journey, spirituality, and wisdom has resonated with people from diverse backgrounds, making it a cherished name choice across different cultures and regions.
People
Ayaana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ayaana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ayaana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ayaana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 209 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ayaana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,639,973 US residents.
Is Ayaana a common name?
We classify Ayaana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ayaana most popular?
The single biggest year for Ayaana was 2017, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ayaana is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ayaana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ayaana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ayaana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ayaana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ayaana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ayaana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Ayaana as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Ayaana, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.