How Many People Are Named Ayana?

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

Ayana
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ayana means 'fragrant' in Sanskrit and is a name that stands out due to its rarity; only 1 in 28,169 Americans share this unique moniker among the 11,715 people named Ayana living today. The majority, 70%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~314
Living in US
1 in 1,055,571
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fragrant
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Sensitive Compassionate Creative
6
Life Path Number

Life path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,715
Worldwide Bearers
#5,828
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
195
🇳🇬 Nigeria
170
🇯🇵 Japan
145
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
136
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
79
🇹🇭 Thailand
78
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
43
🇳🇪 Niger
40
🇨🇦 Canada
39
🇮🇱 Israel
36

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
11,710 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
8,308
Would be under 30 (70%)
3,585
Would be 30–60 (30%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11,893 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

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

📜 Ayana Through the Generations

With a peak year of 2006 when 405 babies were named Ayana, this name has seen a steady decline since then, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the average age of those named Ayana is 24, with 8,308 individuals under 30 and 3,585 between 30 and 60 years old. there are no recorded instances of people named Ayana over 60, indicating a truly youthful demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,409
California 1,239
Texas 792
Florida 783
Georgia 553
Pennsylvania 523
New Jersey 485
Michigan 481
Illinois 462
Virginia 392

⭐ Famous People Named Ayana

Ayana is a name known in several unrelated languages around the world, including Sanskrit (Hindi), Sinhalese, Amharic, Hebrew, Japanese, Kikongo, Oromo, and Turkish. Despite being rooted in sanskrit religious text the name has a universal appeal as the soft melodic sound crosses international borders.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Ayana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ayana's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ayana

How Many People Have the Name Ayana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 314 people in the United States currently share the name Ayana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,055,571 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ayana a Common or Rare Name?

Ayana 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 Ayana Mean?

Ayana means "fragrant" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ayana Most Popular?

The name Ayana reached peak popularity in 2006, with 405 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 Ayana?

Approximately 314 people named Ayana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 314. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,055,571 Americans.

Is Ayana a rare name?

Ayana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,055,571 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ayana mean?

Ayana means "fragrant" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ayana more male or female?

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

When was Ayana most popular?

Ayana peaked in 2006 with 405 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 US314
All-Time Births314
1 in X1 in 1,055,571
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2006
World Rank#5,828
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.