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Ayannah

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Pronounced ah-YAH-nah /ɑˈjɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ayanna — variously linked to the Swahili/African-American, 'a beautiful flower; innocent', and the Arabic, 'a gift'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A beautiful flower; innocent: Ayannah spells Ayanna. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-YAH-nah').
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Origin LowSwahili
MeaningA spelling of Ayanna — variously linked to the Swahili/African-American, 'a beautiful flower; innocent', and the Arabic, 'a gift'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12092 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 712

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ayannah is a spelling of Ayanna — variously linked to the Swahili/African-American, 'a beautiful flower; innocent', and the Arabic, 'a gift' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-YAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare in this form, a-beautiful-flower at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ayanna is variously 'a beautiful flower; innocent' (Swahili/African-American) and 'a gift' (Arabic) — Ayannah is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-YAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Ayanna — routes layered

Variations

AyannaAyanaAiyanna

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Ayanna— the standard spelling
Ayana— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayannah mean?

Ayannah spells Ayanna — variously Swahili 'a beautiful flower; innocent' and Arabic 'a gift'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ayannah?

It's said ah-YAH-nah /ɑˈjɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ayannah a boy or girl name?

Ayannah is a girl's name.

How popular is Ayannah?

Ayannah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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