Ayana
ah-YAH-nah
Popularity
#1107
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
11,893
Peak Year
#405 in 2006
First Recorded
1970
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Ayana has multiple origins. In Hebrew it means "eye"; in Sanskrit it means "path" or "place of refuge", and in some African cultures it means "beautiful flower".
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Ayana Ife
African-American visual artist and writer
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