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Aiyana

eye-YAH-nah · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Ayanna or a modern coinage influenced by names like Aaliyah

2025 rank (girls)
#1,225
Babies named in 2025
184
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 8,735 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2009

Declining since 2009, #1,225 for girls today.

Popularity of Aiyana since 1975

Babies named Aiyana per year in U.S. Social Security records.

181363544198020002020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s76
1980s132
1990s897
2000s3,858
2010s3,582
2020s1,346

Meaning & origin

Aiyana is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, reflecting a trend of invented names with melodic endings. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking among the top 1,000 names, but has since declined, with usage falling since 2009. As of 2025, it ranks 1,225th, with roughly 1 in 8,735 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has seen particular favor in states with diverse populations; among U.S. states, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Colorado have had the highest relative usage. Its spelling variations, such as Ayana and Aiyanna, are also in use, adding to the name's modern, flexible character.

Aiyana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly derived from the name Ayanna (which itself may have African or Native American roots) or influenced by the popular -yana suffix seen in names like Aaliyah and Ariana. Its spelling and pronunciation vary, reflecting its status as a contemporary invented name rather than a traditional one.

Where Aiyana is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Aiyana” around the world

Where Aiyana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    10

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ai, Ana, Yana

Variants: Ayana, Aiyanna, Ayanna

Sibling names for Aiyana

Names that share Aiyana's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aiyana mean?
The meaning of Aiyana is uncertain. It may be a variant of Ayanna, which has been suggested to mean 'beautiful flower' in some African languages, or it may be a modern invented name without a specific meaning.
How popular is the name Aiyana currently?
As of 2025, Aiyana ranks 1,225th in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 8,735 baby girls given the name.
Is Aiyana a girl's name or a boy's name?
Aiyana is used almost exclusively as a girl's name.