Ayanah
Every Ayanah since 1995 — 514 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayanah
Ayanah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,942 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 514 American babies have been named Ayanah. Its peak came in 2007, when 33 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 Ayanah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayanah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,942 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,023 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,344 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,610 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,281 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,618 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,207 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,922 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,379 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,652 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,671 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,030 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,505 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,926 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,156 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,125 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,348 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,027 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,485 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,735 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,299 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,397 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,108 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,928 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,212 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,091 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,667 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayanah in 2025?
Ayanah ranked #5,942 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayanah?
514 babies have been named Ayanah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayanah most popular?
Ayanah peaked in 2007, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Ayanah a boy or girl name?
Ayanah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayanah rising or falling?
Ayanah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.