Ayanna
African American · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ayanna
The name Ayanna means "beautiful flower" or "blossom" in Swahili, derived from the Bantu linguistic root.
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Etymology
The name Ayanna means "beautiful flower" or "blossom" in Swahili, derived from the Bantu linguistic root. It is primarily used in African American and East African cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in the 20th century as part of the Afrocentric naming movement.
Ayanna currently ranks #1,368 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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