How Many People Are Named Aiyana?

Complete statistics for the name Aiyana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aiyana
Very Rare
Swahili

Aiyana means 'eternal light' in Swahili, making it both beautiful and meaningful. That's just 1 in 34,338 Americans who have this name, highlighting its very rare status among female names. With most people named Aiyana being under 30, it's clear this is a name favored by younger generations.

~9,610
Living in US
1 in 34,338
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eternal light
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Compassionate Inspiring Intuitive
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,652
Worldwide Bearers
#135,680
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
9,610
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇳🇴 Norway
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
3
🇳🇪 Niger
3
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇪🇸 Spain
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
9,610 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
9,110
Would be under 30 (94%)
589
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 9,699 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aiyana Through the Generations

Aiyana has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2010 with 544 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. Today, there are 9,610 people named Aiyana living in the United States, with 9,110 of them under 30 years old. This indicates that Aiyana is predominantly a modern name, embraced by new parents and rarely used by older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,373
Texas 710
Florida 604
New York 457
North Carolina 354
Arizona 334
Illinois 314
Pennsylvania 268
Georgia 253
Ohio 249

✨ Similar Names to Aiyana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aiyana's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Aiyana

How Many People Have the Name Aiyana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,610 people in the United States currently share the name Aiyana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 34,338 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aiyana a Common or Rare Name?

Aiyana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aiyana Mean?

Aiyana means "eternal light" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aiyana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Aiyana Most Popular?

The name Aiyana reached peak popularity in 2010, with 544 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aiyana?

Approximately 9,610 people named Aiyana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,699. That works out to roughly 1 in 34,338 Americans.

Is Aiyana a rare name?

Aiyana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 34,338 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aiyana mean?

Aiyana means "eternal light" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Aiyana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aiyana are male and 100% are female.

When was Aiyana most popular?

Aiyana peaked in 2010 with 544 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US9,610
All-Time Births9,699
1 in X1 in 34,338
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2010
World Rank#135,680
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.