Ayianna
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "eternal bloom" or "forever flourishing".
Name Census estimates that about 289 living Americans carry the first name Ayianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ayianna today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ayianna births was 2004 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ayianna. 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.
People living today
289
~ 1 in 1,186,001 Americans
Peak year
2004
26 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,625
Tracked since 1999
Census
Ayianna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 264 people with the first name Ayianna, which placed it at #32,084 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,084
National first-name rank
People counted
264
264 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
37.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ayianna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ayianna is Black at 37.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.4%) and Two or More Races (12.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ayianna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ayianna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American37.9% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino28.4% · 75
- Two or more races12.9% · 34
- White11.4% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native9.1% · 24
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Ayianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ayianna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 172 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayianna 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 Ayianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ayiannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ayianna
The name Ayianna is a relatively modern name that has its origins in the Greek language. It is a variation of the name Ayana, which is derived from the Greek word "ayios," meaning "holy" or "sacred."
The earliest recorded use of the name Ayianna dates back to the late 20th century, and it is believed to have been created as a combination of the name Ayana and the Greek suffix "-na." This suffix is commonly used in Greek names to add a feminine or diminutive quality.
While the name Ayianna itself does not have a long historical record, its connection to the word "ayios" gives it a sense of reverence and sacredness. This association with holiness may have contributed to its popularity among families seeking a name with a spiritual or religious connotation.
In terms of notable individuals bearing the name Ayianna, there are a few examples throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Ayianna Kouroukli, a Greek artist and sculptor born in 1956. Her works often explored themes of femininity and the human form, and she gained recognition for her contributions to the contemporary art scene in Greece.
Another notable Ayianna was Ayianna Athanasiadou, a Greek journalist and writer born in 1972. She is known for her work in covering human rights issues and her advocacy for marginalized communities.
In the field of athletics, Ayianna Dimopoulou, a Greek track and field athlete born in 1985, made a name for herself as a sprinter and hurdler. She represented Greece in several international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
Ayianna Theodorou, born in 1990, is a Greek-Australian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. Her career has spanned both the Greek and Australian entertainment industries.
Additionally, Ayianna Spyropoulou, a Greek classical pianist born in 1995, has gained recognition for her performances and recordings. She has been praised for her interpretations of works by composers such as Beethoven and Chopin.
While the name Ayianna may be relatively new, its Greek roots and connection to the concept of holiness have contributed to its unique character and appeal. As with many names, its popularity and usage continue to evolve, with new individuals bearing the name and adding to its rich tapestry.
People
Ayianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ayianna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Ayianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ayianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 289 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ayianna 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 1,186,001 US residents.
Is Ayianna a common name?
We classify Ayianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ayianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Ayianna was 2004, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ayianna is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ayianna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 264 people with the name Ayianna, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,084 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ayianna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ayianna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ayianna appears almost entirely female. Of the 263 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ayianna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ayianna is Black at 37.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.4%) and Two or More Races (12.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ayianna most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Ayianna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 37.9% (100 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Ayianna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ayianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ayianna 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 Ayianna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ayianna 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 Ayianna 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.
How common is the name Ayianna?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Ayianna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.