Ayana

Ayana is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “The path of all beings.” In 2024 it was given to 220 girls in the United States.

Ayana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian · Japanese
Meaning
“The path of all beings”

About the name Ayana

Ayana belongs to the Hindu & Indian and Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “The path of all beings” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ayana first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #654 in 2001, and in 2024 220 babies received the name — 11,888 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ayana in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#654 in 2001
Peak year
2006
Babies named Ayana in 2024
220
Total since 1880
11,888

Ayana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#402 in 2019
Babies named Ayana in 2025
81
Total since 1996
1,405

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayana mean?

Ayana means “The path of all beings” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ayana a boy or girl name?

Ayana is a girl name. In 2024, 220 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ayana?

Ayana comes from the Hindu & Indian and Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Ayana?

Ayana first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #654 in 2001, and 220 babies were given the name in 2024.

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