Total births
372
Girls' name · since 1998
Aiyanah
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 372 babies named Aiyanah, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12742
- among girls today
- 372
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other girls
372 babies have been named Aiyanah since 1998, making it today's #12742 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aiyanah has been recorded 372 times among girls since 1998, currently ranked #12742 nationally and more common than 28% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #12742 among girls today
- 372 born since 1998
- 2000s peak decade
- 28% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aiyanah is currently the #12742 girls' name in America, more common than 28% of girls - 372 born since 1998, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12742
- among girls today
- 372
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other girls
Aiyanah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12742
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 28% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Aiyanah was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
43 babies were named Aiyanah in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Aiyanah compares
372 49th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aiyanah's all-time total is 3% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aiyanah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 372 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aiyanah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aiyanah's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aiyanah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#12,742
Active since
1998
Aiyanah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Aiyanah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Aiyanah's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Aiyanah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
167 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 167 births (45% of all-time use).
Aiyanah by state
Where Aiyanah concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 13 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Aiyanah's total US births 3.5%
Even split
13 of 372 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aiyanah? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 372 babies named Aiyanah. Today it holds rank #12742 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 43 births.
When was Aiyanah most popular? ▼
Aiyanah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Aiyanah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aiyanah are California (13 births), Texas (11 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Aiyanah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aiyanah since 1998 -- 28 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Aiyanah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aiyana, Aiyanna, Aiyla, Aiya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aiyanah's data
- Aiyanah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (167 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Aiyanahs (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aiyanah
Nearby Names Like Aiyanah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aiyanah
Aiyana Girl
#1171 9,891 births
Aiyanna Girl
#2240 4,609 births
Aiyla Girl
#2386 823 births
Aiya Girl
#3367 680 births
Aiyonna Girl
278 births
Compare Aiyanah side by side: Aiyanah vs Aiyana Aiyanah vs Aiyanna Aiyanah vs Aiyla
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aiyanah: #12742 Girls' Name - 372 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aiyanah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aiyanah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.