An estimated 15,928 living Americans are named Ayanna.
How rare is Ayanna?
Ayanna is uncommon among babies today, with 161 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 81% from its 2003 peak.
How old is the typical Ayanna?
The median age of a living American named Ayanna is approximately 23 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 29 years old.
Is Ayanna still popular?
Yes. Ayanna is holding steady, with 161 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ayanna most common?
Ayanna has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 8.0× more often than the national baseline.
1971Peak 20032025
Peak year
2003
Decline from peak
81%
2025
161
All-time
16,326
Diaspora map
Ayanna spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (2001) and ran high in 15 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, 2001 · over-represented in 15 states over 2 years
