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Gayane

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Pronounced gah-yah-NEH /ˌɡɑ.jɑˈnɛ/Medium

Meaning: An Armenian name honouring Saint Gayane, an early Christian martyr of Armenia; also the heroine of Khachaturian's ballet Gayane. Route to a root meaning is uncertain; held with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: Gayane is an Armenian name honouring Saint Gayane, an early Christian martyr (said 'gah-yah-NEH'). Reverent and rare.
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Origin MediumArmenian
MeaningAn Armenian name honouring Saint Gayane, an early Christian martyr of Armenia; also the heroine of Khachaturian's ballet Gayane. Route to a root meaning is uncertain; held with respect.
U.S. rank (2021)#14065 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519932021

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

Gayane is an Armenian name tied to Saint Gayane, an early Christian martyr, and to Khachaturian's ballet. Its deeper root meaning is uncertain, which we note. Reverent and rare in the U.S. (said 'gah-yah-NEH').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Armenian families. Rare, reverent, and historic.

Did you know? Gayane honours Saint Gayane, an early Christian martyr of Armenia, and names the heroine of Khachaturian's ballet Gayane - a name carried with reverence in Armenian tradition (said 'gah-yah-NEH').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Gayane — Armenian; Saint Gayane; Khachaturian ballet

Variations

GayanneGayanaGaiane

Nicknames

GayaAne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gayane mean?

Gayane is an Armenian name honouring Saint Gayane, an early Christian martyr; its deeper root meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Gayane?

It's said gah-yah-NEH /ˌɡɑ.jɑˈnɛ/ - three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Gayane a boy or girl name?

Gayane is a girl's name.

How popular is Gayane?

Gayane is a rare name in the U.S.

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