Ayana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ayana originates from Sanskrit, meaning 'path' or 'way'. It has evolved from its roots in ancient languages to become a modern name used in various cultures. Ayana is associated with positive traits and has gained popularity in recent years. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Ayana is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ayana has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ayana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1462nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1108th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 770th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1092nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ayana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ayana"
Pronunciation
/əˈjɑːnə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Ayana is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ayana', which means 'path' or 'way'. It is often associated with the concept of a journey or a method of approach.
Meaning
Path, way, journey
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: अयन (ayana), Hindi: अयना (ayana), Modern English: Ayana
Historical Usage
The name Ayana has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the last few decades, as a name reflecting beauty and femininity.
Variants & Derivatives
Aiyana, Ayannah, Iyana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ayana is perceived as a modern and exotic name, often associated with positivity and grace.
Famous People
Ayana Taketatsu, a Japanese voice actress, Ayana Pressley, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ayana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ayana"
"Ayana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1462nd of 19264 | 1,135 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1108th of 27321 | 2,445 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 770th of 35406 | 5,484 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1092nd of 30306 | 2,824 |
Regional Popularity of "Ayana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ayana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
39.70% 1166th/2937 |
23.20% 808th/3483 |
43.75% 1539th/3518 |
38.58% 1560th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.70% 1242nd/3685 |
14.50% 649th/4475 |
20.16% 1047th/5194 |
25.04% 1582nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.86% 864th/4582 |
12.43% 642nd/5164 |
9.05% 662nd/7313 |
14.40% 1075th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.52% 1216th/3984 |
20.44% 917th/4487 |
15.74% 1074th/6822 |
17.32% 1087th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ayana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ayana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.