Popularity: 2250
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: beautiful flower
Ayanna is a girl’s pronounced ay-AHN-ah. Of Swahili origin, Ayanna means "beautiful flower" which is possibly one of the most fitting definitions you can place upon your baby. Other variations of this include Ayana which has more international roots. As a result, this has allowed this gorgeous name to spread its wings and charm people all around the world. In the US baby name charts, Ayanna reached as high as 361 back in 2003 but has since been on a gradual decline. If you’re looking for an African-inspired name more unique, Ayanna is a perfect choice.