Ayanna
Every Ayanna since 1971 — 16,326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayanna
Ayanna is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,368 in 2025 with 161 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 16,326 American babies have been named Ayanna. Its peak came in 2003, when 847 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ayanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayanna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 | #1,368 |
| 2024 | 203 | #1,180 |
| 2023 | 208 | #1,162 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1,201 |
| 2021 | 209 | #1,171 |
| 2020 | 204 | #1,156 |
| 2019 | 185 | #1,255 |
| 2018 | 229 | #1,093 |
| 2017 | 231 | #1,096 |
| 2016 | 244 | #1,068 |
| 2015 | 245 | #1,076 |
| 2014 | 302 | #899 |
| 2013 | 325 | #824 |
| 2012 | 369 | #754 |
| 2011 | 445 | #642 |
| 2010 | 483 | #611 |
| 2009 | 469 | #636 |
| 2008 | 530 | #584 |
| 2007 | 589 | #531 |
| 2006 | 573 | #529 |
| 2005 | 626 | #488 |
| 2004 | 634 | #467 |
| 2003 | 847 | #362 |
| 2002 | 596 | #473 |
| 2001 | 726 | #401 |
| 2000 | 656 | #432 |
| 1995 | 316 | #673 |
| 1990 | 112 | #1,412 |
| 1985 | 85 | #1,460 |
| 1980 | 109 | #1,208 |
| 1975 | 155 | #863 |
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Famous people named Ayanna
- Ayanna Pressley Politician · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayanna in 2025?
Ayanna ranked #1,368 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 161 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayanna?
16,326 babies have been named Ayanna in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayanna most popular?
Ayanna peaked in 2003, when 847 newborns received the name.
Is Ayanna a boy or girl name?
Ayanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayanna rising or falling?
Ayanna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ayanna?
Well-known people named Ayanna include Ayanna Pressley (politician).