Ayanna

Meaning of Ayanna

This name means "beautiful flower" or "beautiful blossom." It suggests someone lovely and cherished.

Ayanna has Amharic roots — browse every Amharic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ayanna

After ranking as high as #362 in 2003, Ayanna has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ayanna

• Ayanna Pressley
  US Congresswoman, political activist
• Ayanna Howard
  Robotics engineer, university dean
• Ayanna S. F. Witter-Johnson
  Cellist, composer, singer-songwriter
• Ayanna Williams
  Guinness World Record holder
• Ayanna Thompson
  Prominent Shakespeare scholar, author

Questions about the name Ayanna

What does the name Ayanna mean?

Ayanna means this name means "beautiful flower" or "beautiful blossom." it suggests someone lovely and cherished, and it comes from Amharic origins.

Is Ayanna a boy's or a girl's name?

Ayanna is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ayanna?

Ayanna did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ayanna most popular?

Ayanna peaked at #362 in 2003.